10 February 2022
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MEPs and Josep Borrell discuss efforts to resolve the Ukraine security crisis
On Wednesday, MEPs and Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell will debate the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
Rule of Law conditionality: MEPs to debate EU Court ruling with von der Leyen
MEPs will assess on Wednesday the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law.
Beating cancer: MEPs set to call for stronger EU action
Parliament will debate and vote on its proposals on what measures and actions the EU must take to fight against cancer.
20th anniversary of the Euro and debate with ECB President Lagarde
On Monday, MEPs will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Euro and discuss with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde the work of the ECB in 2021.
Toy safety: MEPs want more stringent EU rules to protect children
Existing rules and market surveillance activities should be strengthened to ensure the safety of all toys sold on the EU market, including from non-EU countries and online.
COVID-19: MEPs discuss state of free movement in the EU with the Commission
On Wednesday afternoon, MEPs and the Commission will debate the current situation on intra-EU travel rules, as well as the need for a coordinated approach.
Road charging rules to become greener
MEPs are set to approve new road charging rules for trucks, moving from time-based to distance-based charging, and reducing CO2 emissions as a result.
Colombian President Iván Duque to address European Parliament
On Tuesday 15 February at 12.00, the President of Colombia Iván Duque will address MEPs in the Strasbourg hemicycle.
Cancer-causing substances at work: stronger rules to protect workers’ health
On Thursday, Parliament is set to endorse the provisional agreement on limiting workers’ exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances.
Boosting offshore renewable energy sources essential to meet climate targets
MEPs will debate and vote on their recommendations for accelerating the deployment of offshore wind energy in Europe.
Pegasus affair: use of spyware to be discussed in plenary
On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others.
EU-Africa: debate with EU HR/VP Borrell ahead of summit
Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs will review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon.
Common EU rules on non-profit organisations to strengthen European civil society
Non-profit organisations (NPOs) play a fundamental role in European economic, democratic and social life, but still lack a legal status at EU level.
EU must tackle COVID-19’s impact on youth unemployment and mental health
On Wednesday, Parliament will vote on a resolution that demands immediate measures to secure and improve the future and well-being of Europe’s youth.
COVID-19: prolonging support measures for the rail sector
MEPs will decide whether to prolong COVID-19 relief measures for the rail sector that allow charges to access rail infrastructure to be reduced, waved or deferred.
MEPs to evaluate the Ombudsman’s work in 2020
On Monday, MEPs will debate a resolution assessing the work done by European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly in 2020.
EU aid worth €3.7 million for 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France
Almost 300 Airbus employees in France who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic should receive €3.7 million in EU employment aid.
Resolutions on human rights and democracy
Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics on Thursday morning, followed by votes later the same day.