Briefing
Newsletter - 29-30 January 2020 - Brussels plenary session
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A ceremony, including speeches by EP President Sassoli and survivor Liliana Segre, will be held at the opening of the plenary session.
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MEPs are set to approve the Withdrawal Agreement, in a vote at 18.00 on Wednesday.
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Parliament will vote on a resolution on Thursday calling for measures to make common chargers for mobile devices a reality for consumers and reduce e-waste.
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The dire situation of asylum-seekers stranded on the Greek islands will be up for a plenary debate on Wednesday, with a particular focus on children.
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The EP is set to urge the Commission to come forward with an ambitious EU Gender Equality Strategy including binding measures to reduce the gender pay gap.
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In a debate on the future of the transport sector on Wednesday, MEPs will discuss new measures needed by 2030 and beyond.
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In a debate on Wednesday, the Parliament is expected to denounce the continuing criminalisation of those defending the rights of indigenous peoples.
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MEPs will discuss the EC annual work programme with the Croatian Council Presidency, Commission President von der Leyen and Commission Vice-President Šefčovič on Thursday at 9.00.
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A resolution expressing serious concerns about India’s new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be put to a vote on Thursday.
Newsletter - 29-30 January 2020 - Brussels plenary session
Contacts:
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Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer -
Michaela FINDEIS
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator