Two decades ago, euro notes and coins entered into circulation, bringing tangible benefits to people and companies across the EU.

The single currency has made it easier for people to compare prices across borders, to shop and travel and to make savings in a stable currency. It also opened up more opportunities for businesses, as the costs and uncertainty of dealing with fluctuating exchange rates disappeared.

The February 2022 plenary session started with a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Euro, followed by a debate with ECB President Lagarde.

20th Anniversary of the Euro

20th anniversary of the Euro: statement by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair

20th anniversary of the Euro: Statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

20th anniversary of the euro: opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

EP Plenary session - 20th anniversary of the euro

20th anniversary of the Euro: extracts from the ceremony

20th anniversary of the Euro: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and short video

How is a euro coin designed?

Infoclip: The Euro area

20th Anniversary of the Euro: extracts from the ceremony

Clip: 20th anniversary of the Euro - Giving voice to the Euro

Resumption of the session

Opening of the sitting

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting: see Minutes

Statement by the President

Composition of Parliament

Request for waiver of immunity

Composition of political groups

Composition of committees and delegations

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71): see Minutes

Corrigenda (Rule 241)

Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79): see Minutes

Order of business

20th anniversary of the euro

European Central Bank – annual report 2021(debate)

Voting session

European Central Bank – annual report 2021(continuation of debate)

Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare(debate)

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2020(debate)

A European strategy for offshore renewable energy(debate)

Assessment of the implementation of Article 50 TEU(short presentation)

Implementation of the Sixth VAT Directive(short presentation)

Assessment of the implementation of Article 50 TEU(continuation)

Impact of national tax reforms on the EU economy(short presentation)

Challenges for urban areas in the post-COVID-19 era(short presentation)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Agenda of the next sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

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