Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: opening remarks

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament at the EU - Western Balkans summit

Preparation of the EU-Western Balkans Summit: one round of political group speakers

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte, France, and the knife attack at an elementary school in Zagreb, Croatia.

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg for the victims of the attack in Magdeburg, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte and the knife attack in Zagreb

On the 19th December 2024, European leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the EU in the world, the Middle East, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues. Extracts from the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the summit.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the European Council meeting (19/12): arrival, doorstep and extracts from the press conference

Patriots.eu leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels. This news shows extracts from the arrival and doorsteps of Patriots.eu leaders such as Viktor Orbán or Matteo Salvini. This news includes a statement of the Hungarian President, Viktor Orbán.

Patriots.eu leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Before the start of the European Council meeting on 19th December 2024, Renew Europe leaders meet at Palais d'Egmont, in Brussels. Leaders discuss their priorities on migration, security and economy in the context of war in Ukraine, tensions in Georgia, fall of the Assad regime in Syria and a few weeks before Donald Trump takes office in the White House.

Before the start of the European Council meeting on 19th December 2024, European People Party (EPP) leaders meet in the Sofitel Hotel in Place Jourdan, in Brussels. Leaders discuss their priorities on migration, security and economy in the context of war in Ukraine, tensions in Georgia, fall of the Assad regime in Syria and a few weeks before Donald Trump takes office in the White House.

PES leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting.

PES leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, receives Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, the Croatian Prime Minister, before the EU-Balkans leaders summit in Brussels. This news item shows extracts from the arrival of the Croatian Prime Minister, family photo, signature of the Distinguished Visitor's book, and meeting.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister: arrival, meeting and signature of the golden book

MEPs outline their demands of European leaders ahead of the EU summit, which is set to focus on Ukraine and the Middle East, crisis prevention, migration. On 19-20 December, EU Heads of State or Government will review the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Kyiv, amidst the uncertainty of the new US administration’s approach to the conflict. The European Council will also assess the situation in the Middle East, following the recent ceasefire in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists and there are still dozens of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, answers journalists questions following her participation at the European Council meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: Q&A

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, speaks to the press following her participation at the European Council meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the European Council meeting (19/12/2024). She addresses the main topics on top of European Parliament's agenda to be discussed with EU leaders. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Doorstep Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament at the EU - Western Balkans summit. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

MEPs debate on the need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity: Opening Statement

Need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity: Closing statement

MEPs debate on the need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity.

Need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity: MEPs Debate

MEPs debate on challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being.

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: MEPs Debate

The European Parliament has awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia.

During the ceremony at December’s plenary session in Strasbourg, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola paid tribute to their fight to restore democracy in Venezuela.

Parliament recognises the opposition as the legitimate winners of Venezuela’s July 2024 presidential election, and condemns the electoral fraud and rights violations carried out by the Maduro regime that stayed in power despite mass protests.

The Sakharov Prize is the EU’s highest award for human rights defenders. The other finalists from 2024 were Azerbaijani anti-corruption activist Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and the Women of the Sun and Women Wage Peace movements, which promote reconciliation and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

Read more on the 2024 Sakharov Prize winners: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20240913STO23909/sakharov-prize-2024-goes-to-venezuelan-opposition-leaders

Parliament hands 2024 Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition

Euroopa Parlament andis 2024. aasta Sahharovi mõttevabaduse auhinna Venezuela opositsiooniliidrile María Corina Machadole ja valitud presidendile Edmundo González Urrutiale.

Euroopa Parlamendi president Roberta Metsola avaldas detsembris Strasbourgis täiskogu istungjärgul toimunud tseremoonial austust nende võitlusele demokraatia taastamise eest Venezuelas.

Parlament tunnustab opositsiooni Venezuela 2024. aasta juulis toimunud presidendivalimiste seadusliku võitjana ning mõistab hukka valimispettuse ja õiguste rikkumised, mille viis läbi Maduro režiim, kes jäi massimeeleavaldustest hoolimata võimule.

Sahharovi auhind on ELi kõrgeim auhind inimõiguste kaitsjatele. Teised 2024. aasta finalistid olid Aserbaidžaani korruptsioonivastase võitluse aktivist dr Gubad Ibadoghlu ning liikumised Women of the Sun ja Women Wage Peace, mis edendavad iisraellaste ja palestiinlaste vahelist leppimist ja mõistmist.

Loe täpsemalt 2024. aasta Sahharovi auhinna võitjate kohta: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/et/article/20240913STO23909/2024-aasta-sahharovi-auhinna-palvisid-venezuela-opositsiooniliidrid

Parlament annab Venezuela opositsioonile üle 2024. aasta Sahharovi auhinna 9:16

The European Parliament has awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia.

Parliament recognised the opposition as rightful winners of July 2024’s presidential election and rejected the widespread electoral fraud and the proclaimed victory of Nicolas Maduro.

With the EU’s highest honour for human rights defenders, Parliament pays tribute to Ms Machado and Mr González Urrutia’s fight to restore democracy, and stands with those defending freedom against authoritarian regimes worldwide.

Read more on the 2024 Sakharov Prize winners:

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20240913STO23909/sakharov-prize-2024-goes-to-venezuelan-opposition-leaders

European Parliament honours María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia

Euroopa Parlamendi president Roberta Metsola räägib parlamendi eesmärkidest soolise võrdõiguslikkuse saavutamiseks. 

Euroopa Parlamendi president soolisest võrdõiguslikkusest 

Pärast kandidaatide hoolikat läbivaatamist kinnitasid teie esindajad Euroopa Parlamendis järgmise ELi komisjoni, liidu täitevvõimu.
Ursula von der Leyen pakkus välja oma uue kooskonna pärast seda, kui ta juulis komisjoni presidendiks tagasi valiti. Parlamendiliikmed andsid rohelise tule pärast 27. novembril Strasbourgis toimunud arutelu.
Varem novembris küsitlesid Euroopa Parlamendi liikmed võimalikke volinikke spetsiaalsetel volinikukandidaatide kuulamistel, et hinnata nende oskusi ja saavutusi.
Komisjon esitab poliitikate ja õigusaktide ettepanekuid, mis mõjutavad 450 miljoni eurooplase elu. Parlament jälgib nüüd hoolega komisjoni liikmeid, veendumaks, et nad vastaksid valijate vajadustele ja ootustele.

Kuidas Euroopa Parlament uue EL-i komisjoni heaks kiitis 16:9

Kuidas Euroopa Parlament uue Euroopa Komisjoni koosseisu heaks kiitis 9:16

Euroopa Parlamendi naiste õiguste ja soolise võrdõiguslikkuse komisjoni esimees Lina Gálvez annab ülevaate hiljutistest õigusaktidest ja 2024. aasta Euroopa soolise võrdõiguslikkuse nädala kavast. 

Sooline võrdõiguslikkus: hetkeolukord – Lina Gálvez (S&D, ES)

Infoclip: EU Strategy for Security and Defence

This infoclip shows images of María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela's democratic forces, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia during the election campaign in Venezuela. It also highlights scenes of protests against police violence, with demonstrators holding candles and posters in honor of the victims. The European Parliament awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, with its EUR 50 000 endowment, at a formal plenary sitting in Strasbourg in December.

Infoclip: María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

This infoclip shows images of Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, highlighting several historic landmarks, including the National Electoral Council (CNE), the Federal Legislative Palace, the National Assembly, and the Caracas City Council. The footage also captures street views of Avenue México and Avenue Bolívar, with scenes of citizens walking, newspaper stands, and the neighborhood of Petare. The European Parliament awards María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Infoclip: Caracas (Venezuela) - Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

On 27 November 2024, during the plenary session in Brussels; MEPs discuss the Commission's proposal for a Council recommendation on smoke and aerosol-free environments, to replace Council Recommendation 2009/C296/02.The proposed recommendation calls on Member States to extend the coverage of smoke free environment policies to key outdoor areas, including: outdoor recreational areas for children (public playgrounds, amusement parks, swimming pools, zoos and other similar outdoor spaces); outdoor areas connected to healthcare and education premises (hospitals, health centres, schools, training centres); outdoor areas associated to a place of work; public buildings; service establishments (restaurants, bars, cafés); transport stops and stations (bus, tram, train, airports). It also recommends that Member States extend smoke-free policies to emerging products such as electronic cigarettes.

Infoclip: Protecting EU citizens from tobacco smoke and aerosol exposure

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions. In 2024, the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, has been selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29).

Infoclip: general views of Baku (Azerbaijan)

1000 days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European, Ukrainian flags at the EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg to show support to Ukraine

1000 days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - European Parliament buildings lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to mark the 1000 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

This Infoclip shows rescue services after Russia's air strike in Kharkiv.

Infoclip: Rescue services after Russia's air strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine

This infoclip shows views of the city of Lviv (Ukraine) and the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center, which provides a variety of services including treatment, prosthetics, physical and psychological rehabilitation, housing and reintegration after the Russian aggression to Ukraine.This footage also shows buildings destroyed by shelling and shrapnel, works in progress to rebuild neighbors, Ukrainian citizens walking the streets and the statement of a former soldier who lost his hand. This infoclip marks 1000 days of the bravery and courage of the people of Ukraine.

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