EP Plenary session - Addressing EU demographic challenges: towards the implementation of the 2023 Demography Toolbox

EP Plenary session - Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Oral Questions - The European Parliament's right of inquiry

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Anti Money Laundering

Press conference on the first EU due diligence rules

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation, on behalf of the Belgian Presidency

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Banking Union

EMPL - Working Group on the European Child Guarantee

Press conference on Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

Press conference on EU-Egypt: a strategic partnership for whom?

EP Plenary session - The attack on climate and nature: far right and conservative attempts to destroy the Green Deal and prevent investment in our future

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement - Interviews

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement - Arrivals and family photo

EP Plenary session - 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement

EP Plenary session - Key Debate - Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response

Press briefing EPP

EP Plenary session - Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Plant and forest reproductive material

This news item shows extracts from the speech of Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), candidate for the President of the European Parliament, and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES), candidate for the President of the European Parliament, during their presentation in the hemicycle.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: extracts of the presentations by the candidates for election to the office of the President

Parliament’s first act after its constitution is to elect its President for the next two-and-a-half years (half the legislature). A candidate must win an absolute majority of the valid votes cast, i.e. 50% plus one. The candidates were Roberta METSOLA, (EPP, MT) and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES).Roberta METSOLA, President of the outgoing parliament obtains 562 votes of 699 votes cast and gives an acceptance speech.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: announcement of the final results and extracts from the speech by Roberta METSOLA, newly elected President of the European Parliament

Roberta METSOLA, (EPP, MT) and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES) are candidates for the position of President of the European Parliament. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Election of the new EP President: Short presentation by Roberta METSOLA, (EPP, MT) and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES) candidates for election to the office of the President

Ambiance shots before the election of the President of the European Parliament in the hemicycle in Strasbourg.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: ambiance shots in the chamber

Parliament elects its 14 Vice-Presidents following the election of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, which comprise Parliament’s Bureau. Vice-Presidents can replace the President, including to chair plenary sittings and in representing the Parliament at specific ceremonies or acts, when necessary. In practice, the political groups aim to ensure that the composition of the Bureau broadly reflects the numerical strength of the groups, taking into account also the results of the President's election. The process Parliament’s Rules of Procedure set out how Bureau members are elected.

Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - First ballot: Announcement of the results of the first ballot

Roberta METSOLA is re-elected President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where she received an absolute majority of 562 votes cast out of 699 by secret paper ballot, among two candidates. She will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: announcement of the results of the first ballot

Election of the President of the European Parliament: atmosphere shots from the voting session

MEPs vote to elect the new President of the European Parliament.

Election of the new EP President: Opening of the first ballot - MEPs voting

This infoclip illustrates the welcome activities with the EP members of the 10th legislative term, exterior shots with EP buildings and European flags, opening ceremony in the chamber with European anthem, cutaways with the 2 candidates for EP presidency

Opening of the 10th legislative term: arrival of the new MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and opening of the first sitting

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Co-Presidents of The Left group in the European Parliament hold a press conference on their group's priorities during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left group group Leaders - The Left Press Briefing

The EP Press Service holds a press briefing prior to the plenary session (16-19 July) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Last minute session briefing

EP President Roberta METSOLA attends the European flag raising ceremony for the beginning of the 10th legislature.

Raising ceremony of the European flag for the beginning of the 10th legislature, in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

On Wednesday 26th June, the Olympic torch starts its journey from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, continuing past the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe and it will finish its route in the heart of the city at Place Kléber.

Olympic Torch Relay 2024: extracts from the start of the tour of the city from the European Parliament in Strasbourg

This news item shows voters vote in polling stations in Strasbourg and Huningue (France). The elections take place in France on 9 June 2024. Voters in France will elect 81 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, two more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European Elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Strasbourg and Huningue (France)

At the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Progress Pride Flags are raised in front of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations on the European Parliament facade.

Europe day - European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illumination of the European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg (France)

With lessons learnt from the pandemic and the recent geopolitical and energy crisis, lawmakers focus on Europe’s green and digital transition to build a resilient economy and strengthen democratic oversight and fundamental rights. This video showcases extracts from debates, press conferences, trilogues and votes highlighting the European Parliament's strides in policy domains pledged by the Parliament, Council, and Commission to fulfill under the Digital Agenda before the 2024 European Elections. These areas include the Digital Market Act, Digital Service Act and Artificial Intelligence Act, reflecting the collective dedication to digital innovation and regulatory coherence.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Safe and competitive digital environment

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement, the EP buildings in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg are illuminated.

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