Briefing
Newsletter - 10-13 March 2025 - Strasbourg plenary session
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On Tuesday, Parliament will assess the outcome of the 6 March Special European Council with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen and discuss the need to bolster Europe’s security.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will vote on a resolution urging the EU to hold firm in its support for Ukraine amid signs of waning US commitment to Kyiv.
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On Tuesday at noon, the European Parliament will mark International Women’s Day (8 March).
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In two debates on Wednesday afternoon, MEPs are set to call on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and accelerate the phase-out of Moscow’s energy.
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On Tuesday, MEPs and the Commission will debate changes to EU rules on the returns of people who have no legal right to remain in Europe.
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The Commission will adopt a proposal for a new Critical Medicines Act (CMA), and present the draft Act in plenary on Tuesday, followed by a debate with MEPs.
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MEPs will discuss new proposals in three separate debates with the European Commission on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza following the failure to extend the ceasefire.
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On Wednesday, Parliament will discuss its economic, social and employment priorities for the EU and adopt two related resolutions.
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On Monday, MEPs will review the Commission’s recent proposals to cut red tape and simplify legislation for EU businesses and citizens.
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On Wednesday, MEPs and the Commission will discuss ways to improve job skills and qualifications and how to project jobs and worker rights during restructuring.
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In a debate on Thursday, MEPs and the Commission will discuss plans for the future of the agri-food sector in the EU.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will vote on an agreement between the EU and-Canada on air passenger data transfers as part of the fight against serious crime and terrorism.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will vote on a new €1.9 billion facility to accelerate Moldova’s socio-economic reforms, strengthen resilience, and advance its EU integration.
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On Monday, MEPs and the Commission will discuss the impact of climate change on Europe's most vulnerable regions, and the recent cyclone in La Réunion.
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Parliament will discuss how the EU can contribute to a just transition and reconstruction in Syria on Tuesday, followed by a vote on a resolution on Wednesday.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will ask how to ensure cross-border recognition of parenthood across the EU no matter how a child was conceived or the family they have.
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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 - 10-13 March 2025 - 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