European Parliament 18-21 October 2021 - Strasbourg plenary session
Date of article: 14/10/2021
Daily News of: 14/10/2021
Country: EUROPE
Author: European Parliament
Article language: en
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Poland: challenges to the EU legal order and European values
Parliament will debate the recent ruling of the Polish Constitutional Tribunalwith Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Parliament to demand action in wake of the Pandora papers scandal
MEPs will lay out what must be done urgently to close loopholes that have allowed the massive tax avoidance uncovered by the Pandora papers investigation.
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Climate change: MEPs to call for ambitious outcome at COP26
Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change.
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Farm to fork: MEPs to approve new strategy for more sustainable food
Parliament will present plans on how Europe can produce healthier food while ensuring food security, a fair income for farmers and reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint.
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The rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe
Following a recent violent protest in Rome, MEPs will discuss with Council and Commission the rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe.
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Parliament to debate pushbacks at the EU’s external borders
MEPs are set to demand clarity on recent revelations of pushbacks and violence against migrants at the Croatian, Greek and Romanian borders.
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Parliament to ask for more transparent EU vaccine policies
MEPs will state their demand for more transparent vaccine development, purchasing and distribution in the future, and debate the EU’s global role in fighting the pandemic.
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MEPs to look ahead to October European Council
In a debate with the Commission and Slovenian Presidency on Wednesday morning, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit.
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MEPs to assess the Commission’s 2022 work plan
Plenary will discuss the European Commission 2022 work programme on Tuesday afternoon.
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MEPs to demand minimum social standards for artists and cultural workers
Parliament will present proposals for improving the social and economic situatio
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MEPs to demand urgent support for European news media and audiovisual sector
Parliament set to voice concerns about pandemic-related revenue loss in the media sector, media freedom issues, and the disruptive impact of global online platforms.
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Climate change: MEPs to call for binding methane emissions reduction targets
On Wednesday, Parliament will debate an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, and vote on a resolution proposing measures to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality.
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Tunisia: MEPs to demand inclusive dialogue to overcome political crisis
Tunisia’s democratic system is at risk given its lack of separation of powers, MEPs are set to warn in a debate on Tuesday.
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EU-Taiwan relations: MEPs to push for stronger partnership
Parliament is set to call for closer relations with Taiwan, while issuing a warning about the continued tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
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New rules to better protect road accident victims
Parliament will vote on updated motor insurance rules to ensure better protection and equal treatment of EU citizens involved in accidents or when insuring their vehicles.
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2022 EU budget: MEPs to adopt position ahead of negotiations with member states
Parliament is set to vote on Wednesday (results Thursday) for a budget that boosts the pandemic recovery process and lays the foundations for a more resilient EU.
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Parliament set to demand freezing of part of Frontex budget
MEPs, voting on Thursday to sign-off the expenses of Frontex, the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency for 2019, are likely to want to withhold part of its 2022 budget.
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MEPs: Social policy key to Eurozone economic recovery
In a debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday, MEPs are set to highlight the importance of social policies in the Euro area and in the EU’s recovery and resilience plans.
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Other topics for debate and vote include the following
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