European Parliament

On Tuesday, MEPs elected Jan-Christoph Oetjen by acclamation to replace outgoing Vice-President Nicola Beer.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, MEPs discussed the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Tuesday, 16 January

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President Metsola opened the 15-18 January plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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The EU aims to put an end to greenwashing, when companies claim to be greener than they are, and provide more information to consumers on the durability of products they buy.

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Monday, 15 January

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 15-18 January plenary session today at 16.30.

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On Wednesday at 14.30, Biljana Borzan will explain the outcome of the final plenary vote on the empowering consumers directive banning misleading claims and greenwashing.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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The European Parliament was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania, and President Metsola the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

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Plenary Session, Strasbourg

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will brief journalists about the 15- 18 January plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Newsletter - 15-18 January 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session

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The new rules would make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU by ensuring access to special conditions, including parking, in all member states.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Parliament’s offices will be closed from Friday 22 December until Tuesday 2 January inclusive.

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The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a key part in approving its composition.

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Parliament’s offices will be closed from Friday 22 December until Tuesday 2 January inclusive.

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As the year 2023 draws to a close, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year.

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On Wednesday, MEPs and national governments reached a long-sought agreement to revamp the EU’s asylum and migration legislation.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Following negotiations, President Metsola and MEPs in charge of Parliament’s position on the asylum and migration pact will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 9.30.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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