Briefing
Newsletter - 11-14 September 2023 - Strasbourg plenary session
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At 9.00 on Wednesday, Commission President von der Leyen will give her final State of the European Union address before the European elections, followed by a discussion with MEPs.
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Parliament is set to adopt new legislation to increase the use of renewable energy in line with the EU’s Green Deal and REPowerEU initiatives.
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MEPs will vote on Thursday on plans to boost the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition towards a sustainable, digital and autonomous future.
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MEPs will debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment.
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MEPs will debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry.
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Following a positive evaluation by the relevant committees and Parliament’s Conference of Presidents, MEPs will vote on the appointment of Iliana Ivanova as Commissioner.
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On Wednesday at 12.30, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will speak in the European Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg.
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After the final of the Women’s Football World Cup was marred by harassment, MEPs will quiz the Commission on how to counter violence and discrimination in sports.
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In a report to be debated on Wednesday and put to a vote on Thursday, MEPs are expected to call for EU guidelines to guarantee the fundamental rights of those in prostitution.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will debate with the Council and Commission on strengthening protection measures against extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires.
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MEPs are set to approve new sustainable aviation fuels rules setting the minimum share of greener jet fuels to be made available at EU airports.
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Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot resume under the current circumstances and new ways to cooperate should be explored, MEPs are expected to say.
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MEPs are set to call on the Belarusian regime to release all political prisoners, while expressing great concern over the country’s subordination to Moscow.
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Plenary will discuss on Tuesday morning the strengthening of EU cooperation with Tunisia on migration.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will quiz EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on the string of coups d’états and other recent and worrisome developments in West and Central Africa.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss the situation in Iran and mark Amini’s death that sparked months of mass protests in the country.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will debate with the Commission the impact of Ukrainian grain exports on EU farmers after Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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MEPs are expected to adopt new measures to better protect citizens who donate blood, tissues or cells, or are treated with these substances.
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MEPs will vote on a revision of Parliament’s internal rules, prompted by the President’s 14-point reform plan addressing allegations of corruption.
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In a debate on Wednesday on Council’s position on next year’s EU budget, MEPs are set to slam member states’ approach to EU funding.
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MEPs will discuss on Wednesday and and vote on Thursday on a resolution about a possible EU-US agreement to strengthen international critical minerals supply chains.
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Following a debate on Monday, Parliament will hold its final vote on measures shielding consumers from credit card debt, overdrafts and unsuitable loans, on Tuesday.
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Parliament will vote on new measures to protect geographical indications of EU crafts and industrial products.
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MEPs will debate Monday and vote on Tuesday on updated rules to protect groundwater and surface waters from pollution through better monitoring and control of water pollutants.
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Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, and will vote on them on Thursday.
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On Wednesday, Parliament will vote on the nomination of Katarína Kaszasová to the European Court of Auditors.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 11-14 September 2023 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Andreas KLEINER
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Estefanía NARRILLOS
Press Officer -
Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer