Briefing
Newsletter - 25-28 November 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
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On Wednesday, following a debate with President-elect Ursula von der Leyen on her team and programme, MEPs will vote on approving the new College of Commissioners.
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MEPs are set to approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan.
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MEPs are set to reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, in a resolution to be voted on Thursday.
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On Tuesday, MEPs and the the Commission will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages.
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On Thursday, Parliament will vote on a resolution on the outcome of the contested parliamentary elections in Georgia that took place on 26 October 2024.
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MEPs will review on Monday the results of the summit where world leaders discussed the incoming US administration, Israel’s war on Gaza and the war in Ukraine, among other topics.
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MEPs will outline proposals to improve the protection of EU citizens against exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols, including from electronic cigarettes.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission the conclusions of the UN COP29 Climate Change Conference held in Baku from 11 to 22 November.
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On Monday MEP’s will debate the outcome of the recent UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia which assessed progress on protecting the world’s ecosystems.
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MEPs will discuss on Monday the state of play and emerging trends in the combat against violence against women within the EU and internationally.
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Parliament and the Commission will discuss recent attacks on fundamental rights and the need for protecting the rule of law and a discrimination-free Union.
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On Thursday morning, MEPs and the Commission will discuss how to better defend children’s rights in the EU and elsewhere.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission its economic forecasts, with an expected focus on the uncertain geopolitical and trade contexts.
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Persistently high energy prices and their impact on citizens will be the topic of a debate with the Commission on Wednesday.
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MEPs are set to call on EU countries to admit Romania and Bulgaria as full members of the Schengen area without further delay.
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On Thursday morning, MEPs and the Commission will discuss how to reinforce the academic independence and ensure research in EU universities is not compromised by foreign states.
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The recent cutting of cables in the Baltic Sea, considered likely acts of sabotage, will be discussed with the Commission on Wednesday.
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MEPs are set to approve €116 billion in EU Solidarity Fund aid for recovery efforts in two EU countries following floods in the first half of 2024.
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Plenary will vote on Tuesday on the endorsement of Iliana Ivanova, nominated by the Bulgarian government as a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
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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 - 25-28 November 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Andreas KLEINER
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (DE) -
Estefanía NARRILLOS
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (ES) -
Eoghan WALSH
Press Officer