First sitting of European Parliament

Title

First sitting of European Parliament

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Peter Allen reports on the historic first sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where proceedings were interrupted by Northern Ireland DUP leader Rev Ian Paisley who protested that the Irish Premier Jack Lynch was siding with terrorists. Speaking are: Louise Weiss, Chair (in French); Ian Paisley; Jack Lynch; Commission President Roy Jenkins.

Contributors

Peter Allen; Roy Jenkins; Ian Paisley; Jack Lynch

Keywords

Politics; Northern Ireland; EEC; Terrorism; Ireland; France; European Parliament; Europe; Strasbourg; International cooperation; Political leaders

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