Newsletter - 20-23 January 2025 - Strasbourg plenary session

Prime Minister Tusk to present the priorities of Poland’s Council Presidency

On Wednesday at 10.30, MEPs will discuss the programme of Poland’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Enforcing EU digital rules to protect democracy online

On Tuesday morning, MEPs will discuss the need to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to safeguard democracy from foreign interference and algorithmic manipulation.

Parliament debates consequences of Trump presidency for EU-US relations

On Tuesday, MEPs will debate the geopolitical and economic implications for EU-US relations under the new Trump administration

MEPs to discuss the outcome of the December European Council

On Wednesday at 9.00, MEPs will assess the results of the 19 December EU summit with European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Parliament to call for action against Russian disinformation on Ukraine

On Thursday, MEPs will vote on a resolution about Russia’s manipulation of history and use of false narratives to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Baltic Sea: MEPs to debate Russian efforts to damage infrastructure

On Tuesday, Parliament will debate the need to detect and counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, primarily in the Baltic Sea.

Parliament set to condemn ongoing repression in Belarus

On Tuesday, MEPs and Council and Commission representatives will debate continuing oppression and fake elections in Belarus, followed by a vote on a resolution.

Georgia: MEPs set to denounce violence and call for early elections

On Tuesday afternoon, Parliament and representatives of the European Commission will debate the deterioration of the political situation in Georgia.

Venezuela: Parliament to condemn Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate reign

On Tuesday, MEPs will debate the critical situation in Venezuela after the investiture of President Maduro, followed by a vote on a resolution on Thursday.

Gaza: preparing for a post-war future

On Monday, plenary will assess the latest developments in Gaza, including the recently-announced ceasefire.

MEPs to review allegations of Hungarian spying on EU officials

On Tuesday, plenary will assess recent media reports alleging that Hungary’s intelligence services surveilled EU officials investigating fraud in the country.

Cryptocurrencies: MEPs to affirm the need for global standards

On Thursday, MEPs will discuss global crypto assets rules with the Commission, including how to ensure investor protection, fight financial crime and EU competitiveness.

Climate change: Parliament to debate 2024’s record high temperatures

On Monday, MEPs will debate the need for climate action to fight global warming in light of the record high temperatures in 2024.

Plastic pollution: Parliament to discuss failed global negotiations

On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to call for an increase in urgent measures to curb plastic pollution globally and in the EU.

Parliament to debate the outcome of UN desertification conference

On Thursday morning, MEPs will debate the results of the UN COP16 Conference on combating desertification held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 2-13 December.

The role of organised crime in migrant smuggling in the EU

On Wednesday, MEPs will debate possible changes to EU legislation to improve police cooperation and the effectiveness of sanctions on criminal networks involved in migrant smuggling.

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.

Other topics on the agenda

Other topics on the agenda