European Parliament, the week ahead

Date of article: 12/06/2020

Daily News of: 12/06/2020

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12-06-2020

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Newsletter - 17-19 June 2020 - Brussels plenary session

EP to discuss long-term EU budget and recovery with Council and Commission

Ahead of the 19 June European Council, MEPs will convey their stance on future EU financing and economic recovery in the context of the COVID-19 fallout.

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EU-UK future relations: assessing the negotiations on a new partnership

MEPs will take stock of the progress made in the EU-UK negotiations on a new partnership, in a resolution to be adopted on Thursday.

Conference on the Future of Europe: MEPs to push for launch by autumn

Parliament wants the Conference to kick off as soon as possible and to take on board the challenges that were brought to the surface by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Death of George Floyd: MEPs to assess racism across the world and in the EU

Police violence against African Americans and the massive anti-racism protests in the US and across the EU will be the focus of a plenary debate to be wrapped up with a resolution on Friday.

Measures to tackle disinformation and their impact on freedom of expression

MEPs are to discuss the effects of fighting the spread of COVID-19 on fundamental rights in the EU.

Schengen border controls: MEPs to demand swift re-establishment of free movement

Parliament will discuss the situation regarding the reopening of internal borders in Europe on Wednesday and vote on a resolution on Friday.

MEPs to debate ways to protect strategic industries from foreign takeovers

Commission and Council will address the House on plans to shield European industries weakened by the COVID-19 crisis, on Wednesday.

Green finance: Parliament to adopt criteria for sustainable investments

New rules to determine whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable are expected to be approved by Parliament on Thursday.

Easing rules to encourage banks to lend to companies and households

MEPs are set to approve more flexibility in EU banks’ prudential rulebook to focus on lending to the COVID-19-stricken economy.

Cross-border and seasonal workers: MEPs to push for better working conditions

Parliament wants equal treatment and protection from COVID-19 for cross-border and seasonal workers, as set out in a resolution to be put to the vote on Friday.

COVID-19: More aid for farmers from the EU rural development fund

Plans to allow EU states to use EU rural development money to help farmers and agri-food SMEs badly hit by the COVID-19 crisis will be up for a vote from Wednesday.

MEPs and High Representative Borrell to discuss COVID-19 impact on foreign policy

The situation in the European neighbourhood, Africa and Middle East as well as relations with the US, China and Russia will be in focus on Thursday.

MEPs assess ways to strengthen EU relations with Eastern Partnership countries

The European Parliament will adopt recommendations for upcoming talks with the EU’s Eastern European neighbours.

MEPs to push for enhanced engagement with the Western Balkans

MEPs will vote on a set of recommendations on the EU’s approach towards the region, calling for the European integration of the Western Balkan countries on Friday.

Hong Kong: MEPs to comment on new controversial Chinese national security law

MEPs will vote on an assessment of the situation in Hong Kong, where Chinese political interference has once again resulted in demonstrations, despite the pandemic.

Tourism in COVID-19 crisis: MEPs to pinpoint actions needed to save the sector

Parliament will discuss with the Commission the dire situation facing tourism businesses all across Europe, on Wednesday.

Support recovery from COVID-19: MEPs to set priorities for the 2021 EU budget

Next year’s budget must focus on mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and build on the Green Deal and digital transformation.

Austria, Italy, Portugal, Spain to receive €279 million after natural disasters in 2019

On Wednesday, MEPs are set to approve €279 million in EU aid following extreme weather events in Austria, Italy, Portugal and Spain in 2019.

MEPs to call for ambitious EU Disability Strategy post-2020

MEPs want to ensure that disability rights are mainstreamed into all EU-policy fields.

The case of the Czech PM: MEPs to request stronger protection of EU funds

On Friday, MEPs will vote on a resolution calling for the potential conflict of interest by the Czech Prime Minister to be resolved.

European Citizens’ Initiatives to see deadlines extended

Parliament will vote on Thursday to extend the time limits foreseen for the collection, verification and examination phases of ECIs affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

New special committees, a permanent subcommittee and a committee of inquiry

On Thursday, the plenary will vote on the setting up of three special committees, a permanent subcommittee, and on Friday a committee of inquiry.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: more funding needed for research into complex illness

MEPs want the EU to increase its funding of research into diagnostic tests and treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).