The proposed law will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmills, or to adapt existing ones. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
On Wednesday, MEPs agreed to a modified regulation allowing the €18 billion support package to be transferred to Ukraine after Hungary had vetoed the original proposal.
The EU should set up an international conference to bring the two-state solution back on track in order to restore political prospects for long-lasting peace. Committee on Foreign Affairs
A delegation of the Culture and Education Committee will travel to Budapest for insights into recent developments in the country’s cultural, education and media policies. Committee on Culture and Education
A delegation of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will hold meetings 2-4 November on women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
On Thursday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revised CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
EP President Roberta Metsola has condemned the decision of the Iranian regime to sanction several MEPs, as well as journalists, human rights defenders and institutions.
The Transport and Tourism Committee approved two separate agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to make the cross-border transport of goods easier. Committee on Transport and Tourism
Data on speed limits, roadworks or accidents should be available in digital format, to ensure road users are safer and better informed. Committee on Transport and Tourism
EP committees adopted the inclusion of RePowerEU measures in national recovery plans to foster independence from Russian fossil fuels and accelerate green transition Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Participants at the assembly are expected to discuss the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine for food security and the fight against terrorism in sub-Saharan Africa. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Development
MEPs will hear from Uber’s former Head of Public Policy Mark MacGann about the company’s former lobbying practices and discuss how European workers’ rights have been affected. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
European Parliament committees and delegations will hold a series of discussions and public hearings on topics related to gender equality. Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
The European Parliament's 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society.
“We need a revision of the EU long-term budget to adapt to crisis and finance new priorities”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council.