Briefing
Newsletter - 22-25 April 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
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Parliament is set to approve new rules promoting the repair of goods, resulting in sustainable consumption and reducing costs from new purchases.
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Revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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The new rules aim to prevent rape and raise awareness on consent, while female genital mutilation and forced marriage will be included as crimes under EU law.
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The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU, so that citizens can benefit from a cleaner and healthier environment, in line with the EU zero pollution vision for 2050.
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MEPs will assess plans to beef up the EU’s response to money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion, and to set up a new enforcer for the common rules.
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Parliament will vote on Wednesday on the provisional agreement reached with member states requiring companies to mitigate their adverse impact on people and the planet.
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On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to approve new rules to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and for an EU response. They will vote on a resolution on Thursday.
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MEPs will evaluate the results of the most recent European Council meetings, including this week’s special summit.
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On Wednesday morning, MEPs, EU and member state representatives, and young people born in May 2004, will mark the ten countries joining the EU 20 years ago.
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The overhaul, to be put to a vote on Tuesday, will encourage EU countries to commit to national reforms, be more investment friendly, and lead to better debt reduction.
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On Thursday, MEPs will vote on a targeted review of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to reduce the administrative burden and increase flexibility for farmers.
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The Body would develop and interpret common minimum standards of ethical conduct, as well as publish reports on how these have been applied in internal rules.
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On Tuesday, plenary is set to give its go ahead to a new regulation enabling the EU to ban the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.
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MEPs are expected to endorse the revised rules to more effectively fight trafficking in human beings, and to protect its victims.
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On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will debate the EU’s response to the continuous killing of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
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On Thursday, MEPs will vote on a resolution assessing alleged Russian attempts to interfere in the European Parliament and the upcoming European elections.
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On Thursday, MEPs will vote on a resolution on Russia’s latest stage-managed presidential election, which saw Vladimir Putin strengthen his grip on power.
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MEPs will give their final assessment for this term on the release of frozen EU funds, the dead-end Article 7 procedure, and other threats to EU values in the country.
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To prevent reckless driving abroad, MEPs are set to expand the list of punishable offences committed by non-resident drivers and close loopholes to find offenders.
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On Tuesday, Parliament will vote on extending temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine while protecting EU farmers.
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On Thursday, Parliament is set to approve new “ecodesign” measures to make products sold in the EU last longer, and make them easier to repair, upgrade and recycle.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will give their final approval to the "Gigabit infrastructure Act", designed to reduce costs for the deployment of very high-speed networks.
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Parliament is set to renew the EU’s commitment to finishing major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways and bridges by the end of 2030.
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MEPs will take a final vote on creating a European Health Data Space to improve access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.
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In a debate on Tuesday and a vote on Wednesday, MEPs are set to adopt the first EU-wide Disability Card and Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
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Parliament will vote on Wednesday to introduce training on preventing conflict and harassment in the workplace and fostering good office management.
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MEPs will debate on Monday and adopt on Tuesday proposals to prevent and address plastic pellets losses throughout the supply chain, to minimise pollution.
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New rules to ensure improved protection for citizens that donate or are treated with blood, tissues, or cells will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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On Thursday, MEPs are set to adopt legislation intended to bolster Europe’s production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
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Parliament will vote on whether to give its consent to proceed with an EU withdrawal from the treaty, considered as hampering the climate transition.
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The proposed rules aim to protect companies, particularly SMEs, against those who pay late and ensure timely receipt of payments to avoid cash flow disruptions.
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MEPs are set to approve a new facility to support the EU’s Western Balkans partners and a €5.8 billion increase for the 2024 EU budget, mainly to support Ukraine.
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On Tuesday, plenary will adopt proposals for a more open and competitive payment services sector in the EU, with strong defences against fraud and data breaches.
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The “Cyber Solidarity Act” aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cyber-threats.
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On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to greenlight a new crisis preparedness and coordination system to keep essential goods and workers moving in future crises.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will vote on updated rules on how airlines should gather and transmit passengers’ data ahead of their trips.
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MEPs are set to approve €1.9 million for 390 dismissed meat workers in Denmark and €3 million for 835 steel workers in Germany.
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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 - 22-25 April 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Andreas KLEINER
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (DE) -
Estefanía NARRILLOS
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (ES) -
Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer