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Article - How it works: Parliament's plenary sessions

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
European Parliament, European Union, Parliament of Singapore, Brussels, Plenary Assembly of the Parliament of Catalonia, Institutional seats of the European Union

The 751 MEPs elected to the European Parliament meet 12 times a year in plenary sessions in Strasbourg, with additional sessions in Brussels.

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  • The 751 MEPs elected to the European Parliament meet 12 times a year in plenary sessions in Strasbourg, with additional sessions in Brussels.
  • The plenary agenda is decided by the Conference of Presidents, made up of the Parliament's President and the leaders of the political groups.
  • Plenary sittings are chaired by the President or one of the 14 vice-presidents.
  • Members can also raise a blue card during debates in order to ask the MEP speaking a question.

Press release - European Parliament President David Sassoli’s speech to the European Council

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
European Parliament, Brussels, Eurofederalism, In Belgium, Leaders' debates

This is the first time he has attended the Council in his role as President of the European Parliament.

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  • This is the first time he has attended the Council in his role as President of the European Parliament.
  • The European Parliament will examine closely the terms and substance of the agreement to verify that it is consistent with the interests of the European Union and its citizens.
  • Parliament will continue to act with the sense of responsibility that we have shown to date.
  • Future of Europe The European Parliament is the basis of legitimacy for the European democratic system.
  • The will of the European Council not to take into account the "Spitzenkandidaten" process represented, for the European Parliament, a wound that will have to be healed.
  • For that reason, we have issued a call for a conference on the instruments of democracy in Europe to be convened.
  • The European Parliament intends to assert its role as one of the main actors in the European decision-making process.
  • The European Union would show itself to be speaking with one voice when working for peace in multilateral fora.
  • Against this background, the European Parliament reiterates its call for the accession negotiations with Turkey to be suspended.

Brussels Metro Glides into The Future with Extreme Networks' Automated Solutions

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company, Brussels Metro, Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Extreme Networks, Brussels, IT infrastructure, Information and communications technology, Computing, City of Brussels

With operability reaching its peak, the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB) deployed autonomous network solutions from Extreme Networks, Inc .

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  • With operability reaching its peak, the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB) deployed autonomous network solutions from Extreme Networks, Inc .
  • To deliver on STIB's vision the "Mission Critical Network" Extreme Networks designed a converged IP network infrastructure based on Extreme Elements, including Extreme Fabric Connect technology, Extreme Management Center software, and ExtremeAnalytics.
  • Today, STIB has automated control of Brussels Metro traffic via a converged IP network, allowing for real-time monitoring of rail conditions, extended passenger services and reduced network downtime.
  • In Extreme Networks, we found a trusted and reliable partner that has helped us turn our vision of a smart, automated and efficient metro network into a reality."

Fourteenth Plenary Session of the European Data Protection Board

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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On October 8th and 9th, the fourteenth plenary session of the European Data Protection Board takes place in Brussels. For further information, please consult the agenda.

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On October 8th and 9th, the fourteenth plenary session of the European Data Protection Board takes place in Brussels. For further information, please consult the agenda.

Latest news - Constitutive meeting of the EP Delegation to the JPC EU-Chile - Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Brussels, Eurofederalism, European Parliament, European Union, Espace Léopold, Altiero Spinelli, Spinelli, Politics of Europe

The constitutive meeting of the EP Delegation to the JPC EU-Chile will take place on Wednesday 9 October 2019 from 19.00 to 19.30 in room ASP 5 E-2 (Altiero Spinelli Building, 5th floor).

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The constitutive meeting of the EP Delegation to the JPC EU-Chile will take place on Wednesday 9 October 2019 from 19.00 to 19.30 in room ASP 5 E-2 (Altiero Spinelli Building, 5th floor).

Latest news - Constituent meeting D-US delegation for 2019-2024 - Delegation for relations with the United States

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Brussels, Airlines, Regions, Aviation

The constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the United States of America (D-US) will take place on Wednesday 9 October from 19.00-19.30hrs in Brussels, room JAN 4Q1.

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The constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the United States of America (D-US) will take place on Wednesday 9 October from 19.00-19.30hrs in Brussels, room JAN 4Q1.

Latest news - Constitutive meeting 26.09.2019 - Delegation for relations with South Africa

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Brussels, ZA, Airlines, Regions, Aviation

The constitutive meeting of the Delegation for Relations with South Africa (D-ZA) was be held on Thursday, 26 September 2019, from 11.30 - 12.00, in Brussels.

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The constitutive meeting of the Delegation for Relations with South Africa (D-ZA) was be held on Thursday, 26 September 2019, from 11.30 - 12.00, in Brussels.
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Belgian startup LucidWeb brings ARTE SENS VR to the browser in close collaboration with ARTE France

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Virtual reality, HTML5, WebVR, 3D graphics software, WebGL, Alternate reality, Human–computer interaction

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LucidWeb, a leading WebVR and WebAR startup based in Brussels has successfully brought the award winning SENS VR experience to the browser in close collaboration with ARTE France, today.

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  • BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LucidWeb, a leading WebVR and WebAR startup based in Brussels has successfully brought the award winning SENS VR experience to the browser in close collaboration with ARTE France, today.
  • When SENS VR was presented at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival where it received rave reviews.
  • Immersive websites are a crucial stepping stone to convince the industry of the long-term value of VR as a platform.
  • LucidWeb technology automatically identifies the type of device used to access the content: desktop, mobile, or VR headset.

Fourth Global Special Operations Symposium in Europe to Feature Belgian Chief of Defense, NATO and EU Leadership

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Military, Organizations, NATO, Brussels

BRUSSELS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation will hold its fourth European Symposium in Brussels, Belgium, from Oct. 1-3, 2019.

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  • BRUSSELS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation will hold its fourth European Symposium in Brussels, Belgium, from Oct. 1-3, 2019.
  • On Oct. 1, the European Union and NATO SOF representatives will host a joint government-only meeting in the symposium spaces, which will lend to a high level of government attendance.
  • This is only the second such occurrence, the first happening at the Global SOF Symposium - Spain in 2018.
  • Conveniently located in the "heart of Europe," this is a unique opportunity to meet directly with policymakers from many NATO nations.

Beijing Delicacies Add Flavor to Brussels Food Festival

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Beijing, North China Plain, Brussels, Continents, Regions

BRUSSELS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 7th Brussels Food Festival in Belgium in September, 2019, delicious food from Beijing won the heart of European foodies.

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  • BRUSSELS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 7th Brussels Food Festival in Belgium in September, 2019, delicious food from Beijing won the heart of European foodies.
  • Mr. Lei Xi, a member of the Beijing delegation, considered the food festival an opportunity to not only bring Chinese food to locals but also to promote Beijing's culture and tourism resources and demonstrate its image as an open and inclusive international metropolis.
  • This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the friendly-city relationship between Beijing and Brussels.
  • If missing Chinese delicacies at the Brussels Food Festival, go take a food tour in Beijing to satisfystomachs as well as thedesire for new experiences.