Briefing
Newsletter - 3-6 October 2022 - Strasbourg plenary session
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The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats will be the focus of a debate on Wednesday.
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Parliament will adopt a resolution assessing the proposals tabled by the European Commission to shield consumers and businesses from rising energy costs.
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Parliament is set to approve the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU.
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On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell will discuss the countrywide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran.
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MEPs are expected to endorse provisional agreements to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and control communicable diseases and tackle cross-border health threats.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will debate the Commission’s proposal to freeze funds for Hungary to protect the EU budget over rule of law concerns in the country.
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During Question Time with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday, MEPs will take stock of the latest military escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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The passport-free travel area should be extended to include Bulgaria and Romania as soon as possible, MEPs are set to say.
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MEPs will discuss and vote on simplified rules on the use of EU regional funds to address the consequences of the Russian war against Ukraine.
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Parliament will decide on a further update of airline take-off and landing slots rules and whether to keep some pandemic-era exceptions.
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MEPs are set to question the Council and the Commission on efforts to tackle unemployment, poverty and discrimination faced by Roma people in several member states.
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To improve the global protection of endangered species, MEPs are set to demand more work to fight the trafficking of wild fauna and flora.
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To create a toxin-free environment and a real circular economy, Parliament will vote on introducing stricter limits on persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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On Thursday, MEPs will debate with the Commission how to tackle the high price and scarcity of fertilisers in Europe as a consequence of the war in Ukraine.
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MEPs will debate and vote on a draft text highlighting the potential of EU aquaculture.
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To improve ocean protection, Parliament is expected to call on the EU to lead global ocean governance and biodiversity efforts.
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MEPs will debate with the Commission and Czech Council Presidency the humanitarian situation after the devastating floods in Pakistan and the climate crisis.
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Parliament is set to welcome a proposal to introduce sanctions for EU trade partners in breach of labour and environmental standards.
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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 - 3-6 October 2022 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Andreas KLEINER
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator -
Estefanía NARRILLOS
Press Officer -
Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer