At a glance: EU Leaders head to Warsaw for Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU prep; the Subcommittee on Security and Defence will meet the first EU Defence Commissioner and a landmark EU survey on violence against women released.

Scurt buletin de știri – 04/12/2024 - română

At a glance: European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, to hold her second monetary dialogue of the 10th legislative term; MEPs to review child rights on the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and the Development Committee to discuss food insecurity with experts.

Scurt buletin de știri – 03/12/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament to hold first Ukraine Facility Dialogue on EUR 50 billion EU support programme; the role of EU trade policy in reducing dependencies and boosting sustainability; and Disability Rights Week.

Scurt buletin de știri – 02/12/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament approves over EUR 116 million in aid for flood recovery in Germany and Italy and calls for expanded solidarity fund; MEPs demand accountability for irregularities in Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections; MEPs and the Commission discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN Convention.

Scurt buletin de știri – 29/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament approves the College of Commissioners; MEPs vote for the 2025 EU  budget; MEPS debate the targeting of Baltic Sea critical infrastructure.

Scurt buletin de știri – 28/11/2024 - română

At a glance: President Metsola calls for stronger EU action to end violence against women; Parliament reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression; MEPs to discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN convention.

Scurt buletin de știri – 27/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament to vote on the new European Commission tomorrow; MEPs will vote on the 2025 EU budget and debate the outcomes of the COP29 climate conference

Scurt buletin de știri – 26/11/2024 - română

At a glance: a new European Parliament plenary session kicks off in Strasbourg today; Parliament and the Commission discuss the crisis in the Middle East; MEPs to debate Baltic Sea infrastructure sabotage and address violence against women.

Scurt buletin de știri – 25/11/2024 - română

At a glance: a new Parliament plenary session kicks off next week in Strasbourg; today, Parliament President Roberta Metsola is in Malta.

Scurt buletin de știri – 22/11/2024 - română

At a glance: MEPs are preparing for next week’s Strasbourg plenary session; this week is the European Week for Waste Reduction.

Scurt buletin de știri – 21/11/2024 - română

At a glance: the European Parliament marked 1000 days of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; MEPs are preparing for the next plenary session which is planned for next week in Strasbourg.

Scurt buletin de știri – 20/11/2024 - română

At a glance: MEPs push for global climate financing at COP29; Parliament’s Subcommittee on Public Health to tackle child healthcare challenges; and European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, meets with the Secretaries-General of EU national parliaments, the Prime Minister of Romania and the President of the Assembly of North Macedonia.

Scurt buletin de știri – 19/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament to hold a special plenary session in Brussels marking 1 000 days of Russia’s war against Ukraine; the European Parliament sets demands for COP29 climate action goals; and MEPs approve postponing enforcement of deforestation law by one year.

Scurt buletin de știri – 18/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament pays homage to the victims of the recent floods in Spain; former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö presents his report on a more proactive approach to EU preparedness; and Parliament votes on its demands for the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, COP29.

Scurt buletin de știri – 15/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Spain has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism; the European Parliament will hold an extraordinary session to mark 1 000 days of Russia’s war against Ukraine; and the European Parliament supports Ukraine’s ‘Bring Kids Back’ initiative to rescue forcibly taken children.

Scurt buletin de știri – 14/11/2024 - română

At a glance: Parliament’s committees finished the hearings of the Commissioners-designate; at a plenary session in Brussels, MEPs will debate defence readiness and vote on delaying the implementation of deforestation rules.

Scurt buletin de știri – 13/11/2024 - română

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Aerial view of the European Parliament in Brussels

EP buildings in Brussels - General views - SPAAK Building

General views of several EP buildings in Brussels

EP buildings in Brussels - General views - House of European History

EP buildings in Brussels - General views - MARTENS Building

EP Plenary session - Opening of the second voting session.

EU flags outside the EP in Brussels after the departure of the UK MEPs

Various people are taking pictures in front of a European Parliament building in Brussels.

Stockshots of the EP buildings in Brussels.

EE2019 - Behind the scene. Technical set up - Banners around the European Parliament in Brussels

Stockshot of the EP building in Brussels

Inside tulip seat next to plenary chamber

Persons walking in the Agora at the European parliament in Strasbourg

Flags in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Spring season - Cherry blossom in front of LOW building in Strabourg

General views of EP building in Strasbourg

EP Logo

Exhibition ' Importance of provenance research to cultural heritage protection '

Stockshots of EP buildings

The video presents the new Policy of the European Parliament on Physical Accessibility and showcases the accessibility aspects available at its premises: such as accessible entrances and service desks, tactile marks, floor guidance, colour contrasted signs to guide visitors, elevators and ramps to make conference rooms, stages and galleries accessible, height-adjustable lecterns for the plenary room, support for hearing devices in rooms with audio systems. Additionally, front line staff receives specialized awareness raising training to welcome people with disabilities in the best possible manner. Restrictions: @The video may only be used in its entirety.

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Statement by Leonardo VAN DIJL, Director of "Julie keeps quiet," one of the five films nominated to the LUX European Audience Film Award 2025. The LUX Audience Award is presented every year by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in partnership with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas.

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Leonardo VAN DIJL, Director of "Julie keeps quiet"

Statement by Sofia EXARCHOU, Director of "Animal", one of the five films nominated to the LUX Audience Award 2025. The LUX Audience Award is presented every year by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in partnership with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas.

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Sofia EXARCHOU, Director of "Animal"

This infoclip illustrates the daily work of the European President, Roberta METSOLA from 18/01/2022 until 09/06/2024. Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Memoclip: Roberta METSOLA, EP President (2022-2024)

This news item shows the atmosphere with media during the Election day in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium (09/06/2024). 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 - Atmosphere shots of the Election day in the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium)

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024)", learn what are the different roles of the EP. The clip illustrates citizens going to vote in 2019. National estimates show that, on the election dates in 2024 the highest numbers of eligible voters are expected in Germany (64.9 million persons), France (49.7 million) and Italy (47 million). The lowest numbers are expected in Malta (0.4 million), Luxembourg (0.5 million) and Cyprus (0.7 million). In 2024, 16 years old citizens in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Malta will be able to go to vote for the first time.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The European elections in the member states (2019)

This infoclip shows the daily work of members of the European Parliament, during a plenary session in Strasbourg or in Brussels, holding a joint public hearing to a Commissioner, voting in a Committee or participating with Council and Commission to a trialogue. This infoclip shows also several the visits of members of the European Parliament : to the Port authorities in Mariupol or in the flood stricken spots in Belgium, to the border infrastructure in Palanca, a village near the border with Ukraine, an other visit of members of the European Parliament to Calais, to the Lampedusa hotspot and the participation of the delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which was held in Dubai.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The members of the European Parliament

This infoclip illustrates the 3 seats of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg with exterior shots of the buildings with drones shots, with interior shots in the chamber and in the corridors, and time lapse.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The European Parliament’s seats in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024)", learn what are the different roles of the EP. The European Parliament has a range of supervisory and control powers. These allow it to exercise oversight over other institutions, to monitor the Rule of Law in Member states and to ensure the correct implementation of EU law.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - Powers of the European Parliament: democratic control and influence

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024)", learn what are the different roles of the EP. The candidate for presidency of the European Commission is put forward by national leaders in the European Council, taking account of the results of the European Parliament elections. He or she needs the support of a majority of members of the European Parliament in order to be elected. Commissioners are selected by President of Commission but have to go before MEPs for hearings to be approved.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The European Parliament and the European Commission

This infoclip illustrates the daily work of the European President, David SASSOLI from 30/07//2019 until 18/01/2022, and Roberta, METSOLA from 18/01/2022 until 15/07/2024.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The European Parliament Presidents

This infoclip is a part of the series of videos "How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024)", illustrating the powers of the European Parliament by focusing on budgetary and co-decision procedures. The Parliament acts as a co-legislator, sharing with the Council, the power to adopt and amend legislative proposals and to decide on the EU budget. During the 2019 - 2024 parliamentary term, unexpected crises influenced the Union. In 2021, Parliament approved the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the biggest building block of the Next Generation EU recovery package designed to help EU countries tackle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the Parliament approved the first-ever revision of the EU's long-term budget, establishing predictable and stable financial support for Ukraine. This info clip illustrates how the EU budget is used and how the Parliament engages with other EU institutions.

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