State of the European Union debate: MEPs quiz Ursula von der Leyen
At 9.00, Commission President von der Leyen will give her final State of the European Union address before the 6-9 June 2024 European elections. In their reactions, MEPs will assess the Commission’s work and its plans for the year ahead, alongside presenting their own priorities. Ahead of the debate, EP President Metsola will hold a doorstep outside the chamber at 8.30. More info here. (link not available before 3 pm)
Andreas KLEINER
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EuroParlPress
Estefania NARRILLOS
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EuroParlPress
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to address MEPs
At 12.30, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will address MEPs in a formal sitting. After her speech, MEPs will vote on a resolution calling on the Belarusian regime to release all political prisoners, and expressing concern over the country’s subordination to Moscow.
Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS
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Supply of critical raw materials
At around 16.00, Parliament will debate with Commissioner Hahn its position on the critical raw materials (CRMs) act, which aims to secure the supply of key materials such as lithium for batteries or silicon for semiconductors and reduce dependence on imports. The vote will take place on Thursday, after which negotiations with the Council can start.
Baptiste CHATAIN
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720 seats in the European Parliament as of June 2024
At 13.00, MEPs are expected to approve the European Council’s decision increasing the number of seats in the European Parliament for the next legislative term, from 705 to 720. The fifteen additional seats will be divided between 12 countries.
Kyriakos KLOSIDIS
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In brief
Prostitution in the EU. In an evening debate with Commission Vice-President Jourová, MEPs are expected to call for common measures and EU guidelines to guarantee the fundamental rights of those in prostitution.
EU budget 2024. In a debate with Commissioner Hahn from around 16.00, MEPs are set to slam the Council’s position on next year’s EU budget, saying its cuts are “difficult to comprehend”.
Wolves. In the topical debate with Commissioner McGuinness at 14.00, MEPs will review the protection status of wolves and other large carnivores in the EU.
Human Rights. In the evening, MEPs will debate the situation in Guatemala, the case of the imprisonment of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan, and the human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar. The vote on three resolutions will take place on Thursday.
Votes
Between 13.00 and 14.00, plenary will vote, among others, on:
- ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe;
- sustainable aviation fuels;
- the 2022 report on Türkiye;
- a revision of Parliament’s internal rules to strengthen integrity, independence and accountability;
- a new Slovak candidate for the Court of Auditors; and
- guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States.
Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.
For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter.
All information regarding plenary, can be found here.
