Opening: 7-10 October plenary session 

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MEPs held a minute of silence in memory of all those lost since terrorist attacks in Israel a year ago © European Union, 2024 - EP  

President Metsola marked the one-year anniversary of terrorist attacks in Israel at the opening of the 7-10 October plenary session in Strasbourg.

Recalling the horror of that day “that will live in infamy”, President Metsola said nothing could ever justify the indiscriminate mass murder, rape, kidnapping and torture that occurred one year ago. Since then, too few have been able to make it back to their loved ones - “this house will continue to do what we can to help bring them all home”, she said.

The 7 October attacks triggered a cycle of war, death and devastation that has seen thousands killed in Gaza, and instability across the region, President Metsola stated. In remembering all those lost and taken, the President added that “Parliament’s calls for the immediate release of the remaining hostages will remain steadfast, our calls for ceasefire will remain resolute, and our efforts towards de-escalation will remain strong.” The work for real, dignified, long-term and sustainable peace will remain unwavering, she concluded.

MEPs held a minute of silence in memory of all the innocent lives lost.

Changes to the agenda

Monday

The sitting is extended to 23:00.

Tuesday

The Question Time on the Situation of animal health in Europe: how to prevent and prepare for future sanitary crises in agriculture is postponed. As a consequence, the sitting will finish at 21:00.

Wednesday

The Parliament statements on The recent devastating floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with one round of political groups’ speakers, is added as the first point in the afternoon.

The title of the debate and resolution under Rule 150 on The case of Bülent Mumay in Turkey is adapted to The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye.

Information concerning the distribution of votes is available under the section “Priority information”.

Outgoing MEPs

Marcin Kierwiński (EPP, Poland) as of 25 September

Incoming MEPs

Csaba Dömötör (PfE, Hungary) as of 22 September

Tomáš Kubín (PfE, Czechia) as of 1 August