Briefing
Newsletter - 21-24 October 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session
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On Tuesday, Parliament is set to approve the EU’s €35 billion contribution to the G7 plan to provide Ukraine with financial assistance of up to €45 billion.
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On Thursday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will announce the winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in the hemicycle.
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On Tuesday morning, MEPs are set to call for an urgent ceasefire in Lebanon and for the UN mission in the country to be protected, after several recent attacks.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission potential changes to EU legislation on the return of third-country nationals with no right to stay in Europe.
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On Tuesday, Parliament will discuss China’s military provocations close to Taiwan, and vote on a resolution on Thursday.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will debate with the Commission the political and human rights situation in Azerbaijan, followed by a vote on a resolution on Thursday.
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Seven years after the murder of the Maltese journalist, blogger and anti-corruption activist, Parliament will discuss the state of the rule of law in Malta.
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Parliament will look into strategies to modernise the EU’s single market and support employees while ensuring inclusive growth and competitiveness.
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MEPs will discuss killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, the protection of European war correspondents, and EU actions against Russia’s shadow oil fleet.
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On Tuesday evening, MEPs and the Commission will discuss Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism in light of recent attacks in Europe.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission the findings of a UN report on Poland’s abortion law that recommends its decriminalisation.
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On Tuesday, MEPs are set to rubber stamp a reform of Single European Sky rules to introduce better airspace management by optimising flight routes and reducing flight delays.
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MEPs will discuss how to tackle the abuse of new technologies to manipulate and radicalise young people through hate speech and antidemocratic discourse.
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Parliament is set to vote on Wednesday for a budget that focuses on improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing current challenges.
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On Monday, Parliament will discuss problems related to e-commerce and the mass ordering of goods from third country online stores with the Commission.
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On Tuesday, MEPs are set to approve €2.7 million in EU aid for 365 employees of the retail chain Match-Smatch who lost their jobs following store closures and layoffs.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 21-24 October 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 -
Eoghan WALSH
Press Officer