In a debate with Council and Commission on tomorrow’s EU summit, MEPs demanded lower energy prices and allowing Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen area.
MEPs struck a deal with Council on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green transition. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
MEP’s participate in the UN Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to restore and adequately protect the world’s ecosystems by 2050. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Democracy remains the most important value EU citizens want Parliament to stand up for. 72% of respondents believe their country has benefited from being an EU member.
On Wednesday 14 December, the co-rapporteurs on the inclusion of REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at 10.30. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
On Tuesday, Parliament held a debate with the Commission on the suspicions of corruption by Qatar and the broader need for more transparency in the EU institutions. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Following the 2022 Sakharov Prize award ceremony, EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference with the laureates at around 12.45 on Wednesday.
MEPs have put forward their suggestions to defend the rights of persons with disabilities and tackle discrimination. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
On Tuesday morning, MEPs reached a provisional agreement with Council to set up an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat climate change and prevent carbon leakage. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
MEPs voted on measures to improve conditions for workers on digital labour platforms, particularly on their employment status and automated systems monitoring their work. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Alcarràs, Burning Days, Close, Triangle of Sadness and Will-o'-the-Wisp will compete for the 2023 LUX Audience Award, as revealed at the European Film Awards on Saturday. Committee on Culture and Education