<p>2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty.</p>

<p>The Lisbon Treaty, entered into force on 1 December 2009. It strengthens the European Parliament, gives national parliaments more responsibility in determining the course of European policy, as well as allowing EU citizens the power of initiative. The Lisbon Treaty enhances European Parliament’s powers as a fully recognised co-legislator with increased budgetary powers. It also gives Parliament a key role in the election of the President of the European Commission.</p>

Lisbon Treaty

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission on the confirmation hearings process

EP Plenary session - Short presentation on Institutional relations between the EU and the Council of Europe

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO, President of the European Committee of the Regions

Interinstitutional Conference on Hybrid Working - Shaping the future together

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with 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.

Ceremony to mark the start of the European Commission and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon - Family photo at the House of European History

Ceremony to mark the start of the EC and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon

Ceremony to mark the start of the European Commission and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon - Handover of a copy of the Treaty of Lisbon by David SASSOLI, EP President and Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council to Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the Commission in the presence of Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank at the House of European History in Brussels December 1, 2019

Ceremony to mark the start of the European Commission and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon - Joint Statement by David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, at the House of European History, in Brussels December 1, 2019

Ceremony to mark the start of the European Commission and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon - Charles MICHEL, President of the Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the Commission and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, and David SASSOLI, EP President pose for the medias on the stairs of the House of European History in Brussels December 1, 2019

Ceremony to mark the start of the European Commission and the 10th anniversary of the Treaty of Lisbon - arrivals of Charles MICHEL, President of the Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the Commission and Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, and David SASSOLI, EP President at the House of European History in Brussels December 1, 2019

Trilogue meeting on  ‘ Social Security coordination / 883 ’

EP Press conference on ' The European Labour Authority '

Final trilogue meeting on the European Labour Authority (ELA),

EP plenary session - Ombudsman’s strategic inquiry OI/2/2017 on the transparency of legislative discussions in the preparatory bodies of the Council of the EU  - Report: Jo Leinen, Yana Toom (A8-0420/2018)

Annual meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs with the College of Commissioners

At the House of the European History in Brussels (Belgium), Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission: family photo and meeting

This News items shows the arrivals Ursula VON DER LEYEN, Roberta METSOLA and political groups’ leaders, and a roundtable of the meeting of the Conference of Presidents. President of the Commission von der Leyen discusses with the suggested structure and portfolios of the college of Commissioners with Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders). This meeting opens the evaluation process, including the confirmation hearings, once Parliament receives all the necessary documentation.

Arrivals and roundtable at the extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents. EP President Roberta METSOLA and the political group leaders have an exchange of views with Mario DRAGHI, in his capacity as special adviser to the President of the Commission, on the report on the future of European Union competitiveness.

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Mario DRAGHI, special adviser to the President of the Commission on the future of European Competitiveness: arrivals and roundtable

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents.

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents: arrival and roundtable

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola sign a cooperation agreement

Signature of the cooperation agreement between the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE, President of the EESC

Today, the president of the Committee of Regions (CoR) Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO and the European Parliament President, Roberta METSOLA signed a cooperation agreement.

Signature of the cooperation agreement between the European Parliament and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO, President of the CoR

The Body would develop and interpret common minimum standards of ethical conduct, as well as publish reports on how these have been applied in internal rules. Parliament decides on Thursday whether to approve the agreement to establish an Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards, which aims to set up a framework for cooperation for the EU’s institutions and bodies. Even though Parliament’s negotiators managed to improve the Commission’s proposal significantly, which was described as “unsatisfactory” by MEPs in July 2023, MEPs are set to raise issues related to the scope and powers of the envisioned body (including Council’s limited participation) in the debate preceding the vote. MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards: MEPs debate

The Body would develop and interpret common minimum standards of ethical conduct, as well as publish reports on how these have been applied in internal rules. Parliament decides on Thursday whether to approve the agreement to establish an Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards, which aims to set up a framework for cooperation for the EU’s institutions and bodies. Even though Parliament’s negotiators managed to improve the Commission’s proposal significantly, which was described as “unsatisfactory” by MEPs in July 2023, MEPs are set to raise issues related to the scope and powers of the envisioned body (including Council’s limited participation) in the debate preceding the vote. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE)

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards: Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE)

Ceremony of signature in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO, President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and Nadia CALVIÑO, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). The partnership aims to deepen the cooperation between the institutions to promote European elections, boost voters turnout – especially among non-voters and first-time voters and counter information manipulation. Among other measures, the institutions agreed to enhance synergies in media relations, coordinate organization of events, such as Open Doors Day or the Civil Society Week, and share information on "together.eu" and "What Europe does for me" platforms.

Memorandum of Understanding ahead of the European Elections: Signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO, President of the CoR and Nadia CALVIÑO, President of the EIB

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in preparation for the European elections, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024. The partnership aims to deepen the cooperation between the two institutions to promote European elections, boost voters turnout – especially among non-voters and first-time voters and counter information manipulation. Among other measures, the institutions agreed to enhance synergies in media relations, coordinate organization of events, such as Open Doors Day or the Civil Society Week, and share information on "together.eu" and "What Europe does for me" platforms

Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the framework of the European Elections 2024: signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE

The European Declaration on digital rights and principles presents the EU's commitment to a secure, safe and sustainable digital transformation that puts people at the centre, in line with EU core values and fundamental rights. The Joint Declaration for the EU Legislative Priorities for 2023 and 2024 sets out a shared European vision for a stronger and more resilient Europe in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, brutal aggression against Ukraine and its wide-ranging impact – all the while tackling other serious challenges such as the climate crisis and economic headwinds. Signing ceremony with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister for the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU and Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President.

Signing ceremony of the "European Declaration on digital rights and principles for the digital decade" and the "EU Legislative Priorities for 2023 and 2024 - Joint Declaration of the EP, the Council of the European Union and the EC

Women Speakers of EU parliaments and of Ukraine meet in Brussels to discuss the humanitarian situation and assistance to refugees from Ukraine in EU member states. Speakers from Czechia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, and Ukraine, among others, visit a Ukrainian civil society hub and attend the opening of the exhibition of the Polish Sejm “Ukrainian Woman”.

Meeting of Women Speakers of Parliaments of the European Union: Visit to the Ukrainian civil society hub and opening of the exhibition of the Polish Sejm “Ukrainian Woman"

Keynote address at the Opening session of the European Week of Regions and Cities by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

European Week of Regions and Cities: Keynote address at the Opening session by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

Bärbel BAS, Presient of the Bundestag, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Nancy PELOSI, Speaker of the US House of Representatives and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada speak to the press during the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Berlin. The G7 Speakers’ Conference is a business meeting for the attending Speakers and Presiding Offices to exchange on parliamentary matters such as the role of parliaments and the organisation of parliamentary functions in a rapidly changing world.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Nancy PELOSI, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Bärbel BAS, Presient of the Bundestag and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada during the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Berlin

Roberta Metsola, EP President, participates to the 'G7 Speakers 2022' meeting at the Bundestag in Berlin (Germany) . The G7 Speakers’ Conference is a business meeting for the attending Speakers and Presiding Offices to exchange on parliamentary matters such as the role of parliaments and the organisation of parliamentary functions in a rapidly changing world. The conference welcome Ukrainian Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk as a special guest.

G7 Speakers’ Conference in Berlin: arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, roundtable and family photo

Roberta METSOLA has been elected President of the European Parliament on the 18th of January. One week after her election, she meets with Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

David SASSOLI, EP President, meets with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission at the European Parliament during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission: arrival and photo opportunities

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life. Christos STYLIANIDES, EC Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU joins the meeting.

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