Plenary session of the European Parliament - 23-26 november in Strasbourg

monday 16 november 2009

The plenary session of the European Parliament is where the Parliament formally sits to vote on EU legislation and adopt its position on political issues. The plenary sessions take place 12 times a year in Strasbourg and there are also 6 mini-plenary sessions held in Brussels.

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European diary


    • 2 june 2013

      Italy National Day

    • In the aftermath of World War II, Italy beame a Republic on June 2th, 1946 following the referendum that ended the Italian monarchy. In commemoration of this event, June 2th became the Republic Day.

    • 5 june 2013

      Denmark National Day

    • In the context of restless European revolutions of 1848, King Frederick VII accepted the principle of a constitutional monarchy in 1849. The first Danish liberal Constitution was signed on June 5th, which then became the Constitution's day (Grundlovsdag).
      Unlike many       countries, this Day is not marked by any military ceremony, but by political meetings.

    • 5 june 2013

      World Environment Day

    • World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.