Briefing
Newsletter - 26-27 April 2017 - Plenary session - Brussels
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The fundamental rights situation in Hungary will be debated with Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Wednesday.
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The outcome of Turkey’s 16 April referendum will be debated with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Wednesday afternoon.
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The proposed European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) will be debated with with Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner Marianne Thyssen on Wednesday.
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EU rules are needed to oblige textile and clothing suppliers to respect their workers’ rights, say MEPs in a resolution to be debated Wednesday and voted Thursday.
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In his first plenary session appearance since his controversial remarks about southern Europe, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem will update MEPs on the Greek bailout.
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MEPs will again urge Venezuela to respect its constitution and separation of powers, and to free political prisoners, in a resolution to be voted on Thursday.
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Parliament will vote Thursday to close loopholes used by some of the world’s largest corporations to avoid paying tax.
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) should invest more in the regions worst hit by the crisis and prioritise innovation-based projects, MEPs will say in a debate with EIB President Werner Hoyer on Thursday morning.
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Parliament votes Thursday on whether EU institutions and entities managed their 2015 budgets according to the rules. Only the Council is unlikely to pass muster.
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A call for financial help and incentives for young fishermen and fish farmers in the EU’s outermost regions will be debated on Wednesday and put to a vote on Thursday.
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EU countries are failing to enact and enforce EU rules to halt mining waste pollution of soil and water, MEPs warn in a resolution to be voted on Thursday.
Contacts:
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Andrew BOREHAM
Press Officer