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The EP 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, in a ceremony on 12 December.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference with representatives of the Sakharov Prize 2023 laureates on Tuesday 12 December at 11.00 CET in Strasbourg.

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Tuesday, 12 December

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The Economics Committee adopted its position on new economic governance rules, prioritising investment and national ownership and improving the system’s credibility.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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President Metsola opened the 11-14 December plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Monday, 11 December

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 11-14 December plenary session today at 16.30.

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MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on a bill to ensure AI in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights and democracy, while businesses can thrive and expand.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Friday, MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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A Parliament delegation arrives in Dubai today to participate in the COP28 climate change conference, which reviews progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on Thursday on plans to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Parliament’s Conference of Presidents adopted a comprehensive package of measures to modernise Parliament and reinforce its capacity to act.

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The Transport Committee backed new EU driving licence rules to improve road safety and embrace the digital transition, including updated validity limits and mandatory health checks.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 11 - 14 December plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Newsletter - 11-14 December 2023 - Strasbourg plenary session

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The “Cyber Solidarity Act” adopted on Thursday aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cybercrime.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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As negotiations are still ongoing, a new timing for the press conference will be announced on Friday 8 December.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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The Sakharov Prize 2023 honours Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Representatives of the laureates and the finalists will be present in Strasbourg.

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EP rapporteur Karima Delli (Greens, FR) will brief journalists on the review of the EU’s driving licence rules following a vote in the Transport and Tourism Committee on Thursday.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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