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EP Plenary session - Ousting of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region

Media seminar - European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

Commemoration marking the 6th anniversary of the 2018 Strasbourg terrorist attack

David SASSLOI, EP President meets with Jewher ILHAM daughter of the 2019 Sakharov Prize laureat

Jewher ILHAM, daughter of Ilham Tohti, Sakharov Prize 2019 laureate

EP Plenary session - - Award of the Sakharov Prize 2019 to Tohti ILHAM, advocate of China's Uyghur minority

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 - European Council and Commission statements

Award of the Sakharov Prize 2019 to Tohti ILHAM, advocate of China's Uyghur minority - Press conference

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jewher ILHAM daughter of the 2019 Sakharov Prize laureat

Gianna GIANCA in the EP in Strasbourg

Seminar for journalists - Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - Meeting with the finalists of Sakharov Prize 2019

Jewher ILHAM daughter of Ilham Tohti, Sakharov Prize 2019 laureate

Award of the Sakharov Prize 2019 to Tohti ILHAM, advocate of China's Uyghur minority

EP Plenary session -  Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019

Ilham JEWHER represents her father, Ilham TOHTI

Daniel CASPARY in the EP in Strasbourg

Sakharov Prize Seminar. Can we do more ?

EP Plenary session - - Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights

Iban GARCIA del BLANCO in the EP in Strasbourg

Seminar for journalists - Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought- Meeting with Jewher ILHAM, daughter of Tohti ILHAM, Sakharov Laureate 2019

EP Quaestors Presentation

EP Plenary session - Outcome of the COP25

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on common charger for mobile radio equipment. Statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (EPP, PL), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Liesje SCHREINEMACHER (RE, NL), David CORMAND (Greens/EFA, FR), Virginie JORON (ID, FR) and Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA (ECR, PL)

Common charger for mobile radio equipment: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, David SASSOLI, opens the session wtih the changes to the agenda: the title of the debate on “Burundi, notably the case of imprisoned journalists” is changed into “Burundi, notably the freedom of expression”. David SASSOLI annouces the incoming Members: Oriol JUNQUERAS I VIES (Greens/EFA, ES) as of 2 July 2019; Carles PUIGDEMONT I CASAMAJÓ (NI, ES) as of 2 July 2019; Antoni COMÍN I OLIVERES (NI, ES) as of 2 July 2019; and the outgoing Members: Karoline EDTSTADLER (EPP, AT) as of 6 January 2020, and Oriol JUNQUERAS I VIES (Greens/EFA, ES) as of 3 January 2020.

Resumption of session: order of business and statement by David SASSOLI, EP President, on incoming and outgoing MEPs

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, David SASSOLI, EP President, gives the introductory remarks. On behalf of the EP, David SASSOLI expresses his condolences to friends and families of the victims that died in the Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Tehran (Iran) on Wednesday 8 January. He adds that he isconfident that a transparent inquiry will provide justice for the victims.

Resumption of session: Introductory remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the plane crash in Iran followed by a minute of silence

Review of the parliamentary work in plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (13-16/01/2020). Slideshow of photos illustrating the debates on the Withdrawal Agreement, the Croatian Presidency, the Conference on the Future of Europe and the Formal sitting of Abdullah II, King of Jordan

EP weekly review: week 3 in Strasbourg

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua. Statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World, Leopoldo LÓPEZ GIL (EPP, ES), Maria Manuel LEITÃO MARQUES (S&D, PT) and Javier NART (RE, ES).

Situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua: extracts from the debate (18/12) and extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the situation of the Uyghur in China (China-cables). Heidi HAUTALA opens the vote .The result of the vote are: 584 votes cast, 7 against, 31 abstentions.

Situation of the Uyghur in China (China-cables): extracts from the vote

Review of the parliamentary work in plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (16-19/12/2019). Sideshow of photos illustrating the debates on the Rule of Law in Malta, after the recent revelations around the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights, Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019, the address by Jewher Ilham, daughter of Ilham Tohti, Sakharov Prize 2019, and the exhibition on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Louise Weiss building.

EP weekly review: week 51 in Strasbourg

David SASSOLI, EP President speaks about the decision of the EU Court of Justice on the Oriol Junqueras case, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Decision of the Court of Justice on the Oriol Junqueras case: extracts from the statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the 30th anniversary of the Romanian revolution of 30th December 1989. Heidi HAUTALA (Greesn/EFA, FI) announcing the vote. The result of the vote: 513 in favour, 18 against, 87 abstentions. The resolution is adopted.

Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Romanian revolution of 30th December 1989: extracts from the vote

MEPs put to the vote a resolution on the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder, the journalist and writer killed in 2017, and the political turmoil in Malta, during the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Rule of Law in Malta, after the recent revelations around the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the vote

This video, shot from a drone with an on-board camera, shows external views of Strasbourg EP buildings during the Fall season.

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - EP Buildings Aerial views (Fall season)

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as violations of human rights including religious freedoms in Burkina Faso, the allegations of sexual abuse of boys in the Logar Province in Afghanistan, and the Russian "Foreign Agents" Law. Statements by Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) and Antony HOOK (RE, UK).

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

This video, shot from a drone with an on-board camera, shows external views of Strasbourg EP buildings during summer season.

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - EP Buildings Aerial views (Summer season)

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs elect the European Ombudsman for a five-year mandate. The Ombudsman conducts inquiries into cases of maladministration by EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, acting on their own initiative or on the basis of complaints from EU citizens. Five candidates are running for the post and Emily O'REILLY is re-elected. Statements by Phil HOGAN, European Commissioner for Trade.

Election of the European Ombudsman: extracts from the second ballot and third ballot

Visit of Jewher Ilham, daughter of Ilham Tohti, Sakharov Prize 2019 laureate, to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by David SASSOLI, EP President, and handshake. Ilham Tohti, advocate of China's Uyghur minority and human rights activist, currently imprisoned for life in China, is awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jewher Ilham, daughter of Ilham Tohti, Sakharov Prize 2019 laureate: arrival and handshake

Ilham Tohti, advocate of China's Uyghur minority and human rights activist, currently imprisoned for life in China, is awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by David SASSOLI, EP President, during the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

2019 Sakharov Prize: extracts from the ceremony of award to Ilham Tohti, advocate of China's Uyghur minority

On the occasion of 20 years of Louise WEISS building, David SASSOLI, EP President, delivers a speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

20 years of Louise WEISS building: extracts from the speech by David SASSOLI, EP President

David SASSOLI, EP President and Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, sign various legislative acts in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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