European Parliament

Thursday, 17 December

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Parliament gave its consent on Wednesday to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) so that EU support can get to citizens as from the start of next year.
Committee on Budgets

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An EU strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations, that addresses challenges inside and outside the EU, was debated on Wednesday with Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament President David Sassoli presented the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Veranika Tsapkala in Brussels on 16 December.

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved the regulation designed to protect EU funds from being misused by EU governments who bend the rule of law.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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On Wednesday, MEPs welcomed agreements on MFF, recovery fund and 2030 climate targets, but warned that they expect the Rule of Law mechanism to be strictly implemented.

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MEPs approved provisions to ensure a smooth transition from the current EU farm policy to the future one and €8 billion in aid for food producers and rural areas.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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MEPs approved extra aid for EU regions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social and health care consequences.
Committee on Regional Development

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Wednesday, 16 December

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The Technical Support Instrument will assist EU countries to prepare their recovery and resilience plans, required to access funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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On Monday, Parliament and Council agreed on the next ‘Creative Europe’ programme, making the biggest ever commitment to support EU cultural and creative sectors.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On 15 December, Parliament, Council and Commission reached a final political agreement to strengthen transparent and ethical interest representation.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Wednesday, EP and Council reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Just Transition Fund to mitigate the social impact of greening the economy.
Committee on Regional Development

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Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit, President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Thursday at 14.30.

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On Wednesday, EP and Council reached a political agreement over the budgetary priorities of EU asylum, migration and integration policies over the next seven years.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday at 14.45, MEPs will exchange views with Bujar Osmani on North Macedonia’s efforts and prospects in the EU accession process.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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EMA Executive Director Emer Cooke will update MEPs on the latest developments concerning the authorisation of vaccines against COVID-19, on Thursday at 14.00.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, a provisional agreement was reached on the future regional and cohesion funds, aimed at strengthening the EU’s economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Committee on Regional Development

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Parliament and Council’s negotiators agreed on a reform of the Visa Information System that works well with key databases and respects fundamental rights.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Monday evening, EP and Council negotiators struck a deal on the new InvestEU programme, which supports investments and guarantees simplified access to financing.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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