Briefing
Newsletter - 8-10 July 2020 - Brussels plenary session
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On Wednesday afternoon, MEPs will debate with German Chancellor Angela Merkel the strategy and main goals of the German Presidency during the next six months.
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Looking back on the 19 June and forward to the 17 July European Council meetings, MEPs will convey their stance on future EU financing and economic recovery.
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MEPs are to debate a much-needed overhaul of the EU’s public health policy with Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, on Wednesday.
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Parliament will have its final say on reforms to improve drivers’ working conditions, provide clarity on posting of drivers and fight illegal practices.
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MEPs will quiz Council and Commission on making rule of law a binding condition for member states to receive EU funding under the next MFF.
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In a resolution to be put to the vote on Friday, MEPs are set to call for radical measures to prevent massive job losses and a deep recession.
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MEPs will ask Commissioner Gabriel to come up with a plan to help the EU’s cultural and creative sector, damaged by the economic impact of mandatory social distancing.
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In a debate on the upcoming EU chemicals strategy for sustainability on Thursday, MEPs are expected to demand better protection of our health and the environment.
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The names of members who will be sitting on a new subcommittee, three special committees and a committee of inquiry will be announced on Friday.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss the Commission’s Action Plan on how to fight effectively against money laundering and terrorist financing and vote on a resolution on Friday.
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To increase the share of energy from renewable sources in the European energy mix, MEPs want to step up storage solutions such as hydrogen or home batteries.
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On Thursday, MEPs will take stock of the situation of Roma in Europe and discuss the EU’s strategy for the next decade, with Commissioner Dalli and a Council representative.
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COVID-19 has exacerbated persistent segregation and discrimination against persons with disabilities, exposing flaws in support systems, healthcare and education.
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After a swift trilogue and committee approval, the Commission proposal to extend ECI deadlines, including Parliament-driven improvements, will be approved on Thursday.
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MEPs will address the high number of parental child abduction cases due to the reluctance of Japanese authorities to comply with international law.
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MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell will discuss the EU’s Human Rights Annual report for 2019, on Thursday morning.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will vote in a secret ballot on whether to endorse the new Court of Auditors member Helga Berger, nominated by the Austrian government.
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MEPs will vote on whether to continue to support refugees and host communities in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon in response to the Syrian crisis.
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MEPs will pay tribute to the victims of Srebrenica, marking the 25th anniversary of one of Europe’s worst massacres since World War II, on Friday.
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MEPs are set to take stock of the political and humanitarian situation in crisis-stricken Venezuela, in a resolution to be put to the vote on Thursday.
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MEPs will discuss the situation in the Mediterranean and Turkey’s problematic role in the region with the High Representative Josep Borrell, on Thursday.
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On Wednesday, all MEPs will decide whether the French candidate selected to be Executive Director of the European Banking Authority should be appointed.
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MEPs will debate on the role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 with Commissioner Elisa Ferreira, on Friday.
Newsletter - 8-10 July 2020 - Brussels plenary session
Contacts:
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Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer -
Michaela FINDEIS
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator