Briefing
Newsletter - 10-11 April 2024 - Brussels plenary session
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MEPs will discuss and vote on Wednesday on ten new bills updating the EU asylum and migration rules, emphasising cooperation and mandatory but flexible solidarity.
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On Wednesday at 12.30, King Philippe will deliver a speech to plenary, marking the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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The new rules aim to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and marmalades.
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The plans will reconfigure the electricity and gas markets to protect consumers from price shocks, and make the energy system more resilient and sustainable.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will debate and vote on their proposals to revamp the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will decide whether to prolong until 2026 an exemption to EU privacy rules that allow internet platforms to detect online content depicting sexual abuse of minors.
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A new law updating EU rules for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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Parliament will vote on Wednesday on new rules to reduce emissions from methane in the energy sector to reach the EU’s climate goals and improve air quality.
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The law will set up an EU certification framework for carbon removals to boost their uptake and help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050.
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On Wednesday, MEPs are set to adopt new EU rules to strengthen CO2 emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and trailers.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will adopt their position on proposed rules to improve the health of European soils in line with the EU zero pollution ambition.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss the Russian regime’s latest stage-managed presidential election, which saw Vladimir Putin strengthen his grip on power.
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The right to abortion should be included in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, MEPs are set to say in a resolution to be put to a vote on Thursday.
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MEPs will quiz Council and Commission representatives on the premature release of frozen EU funds, the lack of progress in the Article 7 procedure, and other threats to EU values.
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On Thursday, Parliament will quiz the Council and the Commission about how they intend to address the controversial reform proposals made by Robert Fico’s government.
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MEPs will vote on reform proposals to improve its working methods and institutional role on Wednesday.
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In a debate with the Council and Commission on Wednesday, MEPs will assess the extent of Chinese law enforcement activities in Europe.
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The Budgetary Control Committee recommends that Parliament grant discharge to the Commission, all executive agencies and the development funds, but not to Council.
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Tougher rules on shipping pollution, faster maritime accident investigation and broader ships safety inspections are some of the steps taken to reinforce maritime safety.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will suggest ways to avoid greenwashing in the transport sector by introducing a single and free of charge way to calculate greenhouse gas emissions.
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On Thursday, MEPs will discuss the EU’s role in protecting the Roma language and culture, following a statement by President Roberta Metsola.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 10-11 April 2024 - Brussels plenary session
Contacts:
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Estefanía NARRILLOS
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (ES) -
Andreas KLEINER
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (DE) -
Natalie Kate KONTOULIS
Press Officer