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Vote on Telecom Package, Facebook chat with Ms Trautmann
After nearly 2 years of wrangling the Telecom Package will be put to a final vote in Parliament on Tuesday 24 November. The new rules aim to enhance consumer rights, safeguard internet access, protect data, boost competition and modernize radio spectrum use.
After the vote there will be a Facebook chat session with Catherine Trautmann, who drafted the report dealing with the revised framework directive for electronic communications networks and services. Take part Tuesday evening from 1800–1840.
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Strasbourg plenary session 23-26 November
MEPs are set to make a final decision on an overhaul of Europe's telecoms market that will impact internet users. They will also vote on new labels to make tyres more fuel and cost efficient when they meet in Strasbourg. MEPs are also likely to call for leadership from Europe ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit.
Political weather forecast for this week’s Parliamentary session
Variable temperatures are on the horizon this week as MEPs gather in Strasbourg to prepare their position on December’s Copenhagen climate change summit and debate the next EU summit. Expect clear skies when the EP holds a final vote on new telecom rules after a long and stormy negotiations with the Council and a sunny day for European cinema, with the award of the 2009 LUX. Prize on Wednesday.
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EP to vote on long awaited Telecom package 24 November
After nearly 2 years of wrangling the Telecom Package will be put to a final vote in Parliament
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LUX prize: "Eastern Plays", "Sturm", "Welcome"
A play about reluctant a Neo-Nazi and his brother, a Yugoslav war crimes prosecutor and how a swimming teacher helps a migrant are three subjects tackled in the short list for the Parliament's 2009 LUX film prize. We spoke to the film makers about their work and what has influenced them.
Tyre labelling: Industry Committee backs draft regulation
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