Press service
European Parliament
19-04-2024
PLENARY SESSION
Briefing
Newsletter – 22-25 April 2024 – Strasbourg plenary session
Strengthening consumers’ right to repair
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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Final vote on new EU rules for sustainable packaging
Revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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Parliament set to adopt first ever EU law on
combating violence against women
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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Air pollution: MEPs to adopt new requirements to improve EU air quality by 2030
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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Fighting money laundering: final vote on a single EU rulebook and a new watch
dog
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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MEPs set to greenlight new EU due diligence rules for companies
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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Final vote on the Platform Work Directive
On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to approve new rules to improve the working c
onditions of platform workers.
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MEPs to debate Iran’s attack on Israel
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 to assess EU summit outcome
MEPs will evaluate the results of the most recent European Council meetings, including this week’s special summit.
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Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement
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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Final vote on updated EU fiscal rules
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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Vote on a review of the EU’s agriculture policy to enhance support to farmers
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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Body for Ethical Standards: vote on the deal between EU institutions and bodies
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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Final vote to b
an products made with forced labour from the EU market
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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Human trafficking: final vote to boost law enforcement and victims’ rights
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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MEPs to discuss Israeli attacks on Gaza
On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will debate the EU’s response to the conti
nuous killing of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
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MEPs to take stock of alleged Russian interference in the European Parliament
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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Parliament to assess the outcome of Russia’s presidential election
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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Rule of law in Hungary: resolution on the latest developments
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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Final vote on faster cross-border investigations into traffic offences
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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MEPs to give final go-ahead to renewed trade support for Ukraine
On Tuesday, Parliament will vote on extending temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine while protecting EU farmers.
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New EU rules to make sustainable products the norm
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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EU plans to accelerate ultra-fast network rollout and end intra-EU call fees
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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MEPs to vote on updated guidelines for trans-European transport network
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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EU Health Data Space: more efficient treatments and life-saving research
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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Parliament set to adopt European Disability and Parking Cards
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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Mandatory training on conflict and harassment for all MEPs
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nt will vote on Wednesday to introduce training on preventing conflict and harassment in the workplace and fostering good office management.
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Parliament to vote on stricter rules to reduce microplastics losses
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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Revised rules for use of blood, tissues and other substances of human origin
New rules to ensure improved protection for citizens that donate or are treated wi
th blood, tissues, or cells will be put to a final vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
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Plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
On Thursday, MEPs are set to adopt legislation intended to bolster Europe’s production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
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MEPs to vote on EU withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
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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Combating late payment in commercial transactions
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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Support for Ukraine and the Western Balkans
MEPs are set to approve a new facility to support the EU’s Western Balkans partners and a pound 5.8 billion increase for the 2024 EU budget, mainly to support Ukraine.
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MEPs to vote on measures to improve access to cash and protection against fraud
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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Cybersecurity: plans to increase EU cooperation against threats
The ‘Cyber Solidarity Act’ aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cyber-threats.
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New system to
ensure the single market keeps functioning in a crisis
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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Air passenger data: clearer rules to increase EU security
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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Vote on EU job seeker’s aid for dismissed workers in Denmark and Germany
MEPs are set to approve pound 1.9 million for 390 di
smissed meat workers in Denmark and pound 3 million for 835 steel workers in Germany.
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Resolutions on human rights and democracy
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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