Briefing
Newsletter - 11-14 March 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
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MEPs will vote on new rules to ensure artificial intelligence is trustworthy, safe and respects EU fundamental rights, while supporting innovation.
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Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector will be debated on Monday and voted on by plenary on Tuesday.
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MEPs are set to give their final green light on Wednesday to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference.
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Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo from the Spanish women’s national football team will address MEPs in a ceremony on Tuesday.
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In a debate with Commission President von der Leyen and the Belgian Presidency on Tuesday morning, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will adopt their proposals to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.
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New EU rules to reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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The new rules aim to reduce air, water and soil pollution from industrial installations and large livestock farms.
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Following a debate on Monday, MEPs will adopt on Tuesday their position on new rules to verify and pre-approve green marketing claims to protect consumers from misleading ads.
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The draft rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold on the EU’s single market and better protect children from toy-related risks.
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MEPs are set to vote on their position on extending the temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine and Moldova amidst Russia’s war of aggression.
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During Question Time on Tuesday, MEPs will quiz Commission Vice-President Jourová about EU governments’ preparedness to combat foreign interference, including from Russia.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss with the Council and Commission how to address the urgent concerns surrounding Ukrainian children being forcibly deported to Russia.
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MEPs are set to adopt two new laws to improve the enforcement of EU sanctions, and to strengthen the rules on finding and confiscating criminal assets.
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Following a debate on Monday, MEPs will take a final vote on Tuesday on revamped rules ensuring access to compensation for damage caused by defective products for consumers.
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MEPs will debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday on new cyber resilience rules to protect digital products in the EU from cyber threats.
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On Thursday, MEPs will quiz the Commission on an announced revision of EU animal welfare legislation.
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MEPs are set to urge the Belgian Presidency and the Commission to ensure the corporate sustainability due diligence directive will be adopted before the end of this legislature.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will vote on EU rules to change the weight and dimension limits applied to zero-emission trucks and buses for international road transport.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will hold a final vote on revised administrative procedures for delivering a permit to third-country nationals wishing to live and work in the EU.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Parliament will adopt its position on the biggest reform of the EU customs system since the Customs Union was established in 1968.
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On Wednesday, MEPs are set to adopt Parliament’s budgetary guidelines for 2025, as well as new rules to better protect EU financial interests.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will set out their stance on efforts to achieve lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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On Wednesday morning at 10.30 CET, Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo will speak to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future.
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Plenary will vote on Thursday on supporting the candidacy of Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi, nominated by the Italian government, for the EU Court of Auditors (ECA).
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Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 11-14 March 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Estefanía NARRILLOS
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (ES) -
Andreas KLEINER
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (DE) -
Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer