Briefing
Newsletter - 16-17 April 2020 - Brussels plenary session
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Thursday morning’s key debate with Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel to step up the EU’s coordinated response to the health and economic crisis will be wound up by a resolution.
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More tests, help for doctors and nurses to care for the sick: MEPs are expected to approve €3.08 billion in EU aid.
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Parliament is expected to approve new measures allowing all EU funds not yet used to be channelled towards actions alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Parliament is set to adopt special measures to protect the most vulnerable citizens and cover their immediate needs.
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MEPs are expected to adopt additional measures providing support to EU fishers and aquaculture farmers severely affected by the pandemic.
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To prevent shortages or delays in getting key medical devices on the market, Parliament will vote to postpone the application of the Medical Devices Regulation.
Newsletter - 16-17 April 2020 - Brussels plenary session
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Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
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Michaela FINDEIS
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator