Als we denken aan het Europees Parlement, dan stellen we ons vaak parlementariërs voor die in een grote vergaderzaal hun stem uitbrengen. Die stemmingen vinden eigenlijk maar één keer per maand plaats, tijdens zogenoemde vergaderperiodes. Maar wat is een vergaderperiode dan precies? En hoe verloopt een plenaire vergadering?

Wat is de plenaire vergadering?

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Social-economic cost of climate change, floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche, Toscana - urgent need EU solidarity

EP Plenary session - Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular the creation of an investigative committee

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - Situation in Sudan

EP Plenary session - Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU).Implementation of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy- annual reports 2022

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - The human rights situation in Afghanistan especially the deterioration of women’s rights

EP Plenary session - Human rights situation in Egypt

EP Plenary session - Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with youth organizations and University Students, at the Library of the University of Cyprus

EP Plenary session - Topical debate: The Three Seas Initiative; challenges and opportunities

EP Plenary session  - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session -  Question time to Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World - The EU’s security and strategic compass

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico

On the occasion of the 33rd ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary assembly in Malta,&nbsp;debate on the "Risk of the most severe famine and humanitarian crisis in history" and statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Eleni THEOCHAROUS (ECR,CY).

33rd ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary assembly: extracts from the debate "Risk of the most severe famine and humanitarian crisis in history" and statements by Christos STYLIANIDES and Eleni THEOCHAROUS (ECR,CY)

Debate on combating antisemitism during the EP plenary session (31/05-01/06/2017) in Brussels. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Maltese Presidency, Vera JOUROVA, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Branislav SKRIPEK (ECR, SK), Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR (S&amp;D, ES), Heinz K. BECKER (EPP, AT) and Barbara SPINELLI (GUE/NGL, IT).&nbsp; &nbsp;

Combating antisemitism: extracts from the debate

On the occasion of the EP Conference of Presidents meeting with the incoming Estonian Presidency of the Council, a debate with Antonio TAJANI, EP President,&nbsp;takes place at the Tallin University, Estonia. Statements by Professor Tiit LAND, Rector of Tallin University, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Esteban GONZALEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Jo&atilde;o RODRIGUES (S&amp;D, PT), Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).&nbsp;

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Estonian Presidency of the Council: extracts from the debate with Antonio TAJANI, EP President, at the Tallin University

Debate with Mario DRAGHI, President of the ECB, on the Monetary Dialogue&nbsp;at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)&nbsp;in the EP in Brussels. Statements by Brian HAYES (EPP, IE), Mario DRAGHI, President of the European Central Bank, and Notis MARIAS (ECR, EL).

Monetary Dialogue with Mario DRAGHI, President of the ECB : extracts from the debate at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia. Statements by Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE), Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT), Malin BJORK (GUE/NGL, SE), Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE), Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Fredrick FEDERLEY (ALDE, SE) and Seb DANCE (S&amp;D, UK).&nbsp;

Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia: extracts from the vote and from the debate (16/05)

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema, by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), rapporteur, Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy. Statements on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina, by Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy. Statements on South Sudan by Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT), SOLE Jordi (Greens/EFA, es) and Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema - Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina - South Sudan

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29 April 2017 (Article 50). Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Roberto GUALTIERI (S&amp;D, IT), Raffaele FITTO (ECR, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Herbert REUL (EPP, DE).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29 April 2017 (Article 50): extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market. Statements by Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Rapporteur, Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE) and Sajjad KARIM (ECR, UK).

Cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Dadaab refugee camp. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, &nbsp;Mariya GABRIEL (EPP, BG), Elena VALENCIANO (S&amp;D, SE), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), and Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI).

Dadaab refugee camp: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on making relocation happen. Statements by Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Cecile Kashetu KYENGE (S&amp;D, IT), Co-rapporteur, and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Making relocation happen: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on harnessing globalisation by 2025. Statements by Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Fran&ccedil;oise GROSSETETE (EPP, FR), Jeppe KOFOD (S&amp;D, DK), Hans-Olaf HENKEL (ECR, DE), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Yannick JADOT (Greens/EFA, FR).

Harnessing globalisation by 2025: extracts from the debate

Debate on Biljana BORZAN's report concerning resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety, during the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg. Statements by Biljana BORZAN (S&amp;D, HR), Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety, James NICHOLSON (ECR, UK), Ang&eacute;lique DELAHAYE (EPP, FR) and Miriam DALLI (S&amp;D, MT).

Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety : extracts from the debate

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate&nbsp;on the state of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statements by Fran&ccedil;oise GROSSET&Ecirc;TE (EPP, FR), Roberto GUALTIERI (S&amp;D, IT), Nils TORVALDS (ALDE, FI), Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Marco VALLI (EFDD, IT).

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the extracts from the debate

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate (05/04) and vote on the situation in Venezuela and the latest political events. Statements by Vĕra JOUROV&Aacute;, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Luis de GRANDES PASCUAL (EPP, ES), Ram&oacute;n J&Aacute;UREGUI ATONDO (S&amp;D, ES), Beatriz BECERRA BASTERRECHEA (ALDE, ES) and Javier COUSO PERMUY (GUE/NGL, ES).&nbsp;David-Maria SASSOLI, EP Vice President, opens the vote. The results are: 450 votes in favour, 35 against and 100 abstentions.

Situation in Venezuela: extracts from the vote and from the debate (05/04)

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Opening statements by Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, President of the Eurogroup, and Pierre MOSCOVICI, Member of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs.&nbsp;

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the opening statements

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, Marianne THYSSEN, Member of the EC in charge of Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility presents and discusses with MEPs the Commission&rsquo;s &ldquo;Social Pillar&rdquo; initiative to ensure social protection, dignity and a decent work-life balance for EU citizens. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Euro and Social Dialogue, Fran&ccedil;oise GROSSETETE (EPP, FR), Maria Joao RODRIGUES (S&amp;D, PT), Rina Ronja KARI (GUE/NGL, DK), Tatjana ZDANOKA (Greens/EFA, LV) and Jutta STEINRUCK (S&amp;D, DE).

European Pillar of Social Rights and work-life balance initiative: extracts from the debate

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the situation in Hungary, including legislative measures that could force the closure of the Central European University in Budapest. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Situation in Hungary: extracts from the debate

During the EP Plenary session (26-27/04/2017) in Brussels, MEPs discuss the outcome of the 16 April referendum on shifting more constitutional powers to Turkey&rsquo;s President. Statements by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&amp;D, NL) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE).

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