MEPs agreed on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green transition. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
All large companies in the EU will need to disclose data on the impact of their activities on people and the planet and any sustainability risks they are exposed to. Committee on Legal Affairs
On Thursday, Parliament gave its green light to a new EU law ensuring foreign subsidies granted by non-EU countries do not distort the internal market. Committee on International Trade
Parliament gave its green light to the EU agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to ease the cross-border transport of goods. Committee on Transport and Tourism
On Wednesday, MEPs discussed the outcome of the October summit, which focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine, energy, climate change, Iran and relations with China.
On Thursday 10 November, EP President Metsola and the co-rapporteurs for the REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at around 11.30.
President Metsola recalled the anniversary of Kristallnacht and the fall of the Berlin Wall and called for further sanctions against Iran, at the opening of the session.
Parliament and Council agree on stricter regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in member states including less flexibility and more transparency. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Today in Auschwitz, Poland, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola was presented with the King David Award from the European Jewish Association (EJA).
By 2030, the European Parliament wants renewable energy to be used much more, and energy consumption to be greatly reduced. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past year and its upcoming plans.
Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow for decent living and working standards, and member states should promote collective bargaining for pay. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Measures against the dramatic rise in energy prices were up for a debate with the Czech Council Presidency and the Commission on Tuesday. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
On Wednesday, after the debate on the draft report declaring Hungary an “electoral autocracy”, key MEPs will brief journalists - in Strasbourg and remotely.
In a speech to MEPs in Strasbourg, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin urged Europe to support Ukraine militarily and to boost Europe’s energy independence with renewables.