Newsletter - 10-11 April 2024 - Brussels plenary session

Final vote on landmark migration and asylum pact

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.

King of the Belgians to address the European Parliament

On Wednesday at 12.30, King Philippe will deliver a speech to plenary, marking the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Breakfast foods: MEPs set to adopt new rules to improve consumer information

The new rules aim to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and marmalades.

Reform of the electricity and gas market: final votes

The plans will reconfigure the electricity and gas markets to protect consumers from price shocks, and make the energy system more resilient and sustainable.

Parliament to adopt position on EU pharmaceutical reform

On Wednesday, MEPs will debate and vote on their proposals to revamp the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation.

Combatting child sexual abuse online: vote on extending the current rules

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.

Final vote on new EU rules to improve urban wastewater treatment

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.

Methane: MEPs set to adopt new law to reduce emissions from energy sector

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.

Carbon removals: MEPs set to approve new EU certification scheme

The law will set up an EU certification framework for carbon removals to boost their uptake and help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050.

New measures to reduce CO2 emissions from trucks and buses

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.

Parliament set to adopt its position on new Soil Monitoring Law

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.

Parliament to discuss the outcome of Russia’s presidential election

On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss the Russian regime’s latest stage-managed presidential election, which saw Vladimir Putin strengthen his grip on power.

Making the right to abortion an EU fundamental right

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.

Rule of law in Hungary: Parliament to discuss latest developments

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.

Rule of law and media freedom in Slovakia

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.

Vote on “Parliament 2024” reform

MEPs will vote on reform proposals to improve its working methods and institutional role on Wednesday.

Parliament to debate Chinese police activity in Europe

In a debate with the Council and Commission on Wednesday, MEPs will assess the extent of Chinese law enforcement activities in Europe.

Discharge: MEPs to vote on whether to sign off EU budget for 2022

The Budgetary Control Committee recommends that Parliament grant discharge to the Commission, all executive agencies and the development funds, but not to Council.

MEPs set to endorse new rules to boost maritime safety

Tougher rules on shipping pollution, faster maritime accident investigation and broader ships safety inspections are some of the steps taken to reinforce maritime safety.

Parliament to back EU system to compare carbon footprint in transport sector

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.

International Roma Day: supporting minority culture, language and history

On Thursday, MEPs will discuss the EU’s role in protecting the Roma language and culture, following a statement by President Roberta Metsola.