On Tuesday 9 May from 10.30 to 12.00, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future.
On Thursday, MEPs will adopt their negotiating position on a directive to improve product labelling, make products last longer and end misleading claims.
Reform of the EU’s economic governance rules
On Tuesday morning, MEPs, the Commission and the Council Presidency will discuss legislative proposals tabled last week to reform the EU’s economic governance rules.
Farmers in the green transition: towards a resilient EU agriculture sector
On Wednesday from 9.00, MEPs will debate the role of farmers in the green transition and how to help the agriculture sector more effectively.
Reducing methane emissions from the energy sector
MEPs will debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday on their position on a new law to reduce energy sector methane emissions.
Violence against women: MEPs to green light Istanbul Convention ratification
The European Union is set to finally ratify the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, in line with a 2021 Court of Justice opinion.
Repaying the recovery plan: EU budget and key programmes under pressure
MEPs will debate and vote on a resolution warning about the impact of rising recovery borrowing costs on next year’s EU budget, putting flagship EU programmes at risk.
Discharge: MEPs to vote on whether to sign off EU budget for 2021
On Wednesday, Parliament will decide whether to approve how the EU’s institutions implemented the EU budget in 2021, the first year of EU recovery payments.
Sudan: MEPs concerned about the humanitarian and security situation
MEPs will debate how to avoid an escalation in hostilities that could have far-reaching implications for the East Africa region.
MEPs to take stock of the Commission’s anti-corruption proposals
In a debate with the Commission, Parliament will assess the newly proposed “stronger rules to fight corruption in the EU and worldwide”.
EU enlargement: MEPs to assess progress by Serbia and Kosovo
Plenary will discuss unsatisfactory developments in accession negotiations with Serbia, and Kosovo’s work to secure candidate country status.
President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to address Parliament
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will address the Plenary at a formal sitting on Wednesday at 11.30 and will hold a press point with EP President Metsola at 11.20.
New measures to support and increase ammunition production in the EU
On Monday, the Commission will present to the plenary its proposal to help European industry increase its ammunition and missile production capacity.
Renewal of trade support measures for Ukraine and debate on Solidarity Lanes
MEPs will vote to suspend EU import duties on Ukrainian exports of agricultural products for another year and debate the impact of grain imports from Ukraine on EU prices.
MEPs to approve €145 million in additional assistance to Moldova
On Tuesday, Parliament will vote to top up macro-financial aid for Moldova by up to €145 million to help the country cover part of its funding needs in 2023.
Fruit, vegetables and milk in schools: MEPs set to call for more funds
In a debate on Monday and a vote on Tuesday, MEPs are expected to ask to improve the uptake and functioning of the EU school scheme for fruit, vegetables and milk.
EU-UK relations: MEPs to vote on three laws to implement the Windsor Framework
On Tuesday, Parliament is set to endorse legislation addressing challenges in Northern Ireland and to protect the integrity of the EU Single Market.
European Citizens Initiative: “Stop finning- stop the trade”
On Thursday, the plenary will debate a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for the end of trade in shark and ray fins in the EU.
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.
Vote on EU job seeker’s aid worth €1.2 million for 303 dismissed workers in Spain
MEPs will vote on €1.2 million in EU aid for 303 former employees of aluminium producer Alu Ibérica in the Galicia region in Spain after the company shut down.
Source – EU Parliament