EP TODAY 

Last-minute press briefing at 16.30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. More information here.

Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio by using this: https://ep.interactio.eu/66e2-hy1p-1w4u

Measures to reduce energy consumption

Against a backdrop of soaring prices and EU plans to become less dependent on fossil fuels, MEPs will discuss proposals to enhance energy efficiency. The draft text to be voted on tomorrow would reduce final energy consumption at EU level by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 2007 figures.

Baptiste CHATAIN
(+32) 498 98 13 37
EP_Industry

New rules for businesses to halt deforestation around the world

Plenary will debate a draft law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested or degraded land, in an attempt to reduce Europe’s contribution to climate change and biodiversity loss. Among other changes, MEPs are set to enlarge the number of products covered and ensure that companies verify goods are produced respecting human rights and the rights of indigenous people. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

Thomas HAAHR
(+32) 470 88 09 87

EP_Environment

Greek spyware and wiretapping scandal

In a debate with the Council and the Commission, MEPs will look into the revelations that the Greek intelligence services have been conducting surveillance on opposition politicians and journalists.

Janne OJAMO
(+32) 470 89 21 92

@EP_PegaInquiry

In brief

Impact of the pandemic on children and the youth. MEPs will assess the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth’s mental health. The draft report to be voted on tomorrow asks for more money for education and culture to mitigate the harm.

Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.

For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter.

All information regarding plenary, can be found here.