On Thursday, EP President Metsola, EC President von der Leyen and Czech Prime Minister Fiala signed a joint declaration to promote a digital transition based on EU values.
Following her address to heads of state or government at the European Council, EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference today at around 10.30.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the European Parliament at the summit and address the heads of state or government at around 9.30 on 15 December.
The proposed law will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmills, or to adapt existing ones. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
On Wednesday, MEPs agreed to a modified regulation allowing the €18 billion support package to be transferred to Ukraine after Hungary had vetoed the original proposal.
The EU should set up an international conference to bring the two-state solution back on track in order to restore political prospects for long-lasting peace. Committee on Foreign Affairs
Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the brave People of Ukraine, in a ceremony on 14 December. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Development Subcommittee on Human Rights
On Wednesday, MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. Committee on Budgets
In a debate with Council and Commission on tomorrow’s EU summit, MEPs demanded lower energy prices and allowing Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen area.
MEPs struck a deal with Council on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green transition. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
MEP’s participate in the UN Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to restore and adequately protect the world’s ecosystems by 2050. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Democracy remains the most important value EU citizens want Parliament to stand up for. 72% of respondents believe their country has benefited from being an EU member.
On Wednesday 14 December, the co-rapporteurs on the inclusion of REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at 10.30. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
On Tuesday, Parliament held a debate with the Commission on the suspicions of corruption by Qatar and the broader need for more transparency in the EU institutions. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Following the 2022 Sakharov Prize award ceremony, EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference with the laureates at around 12.45 on Wednesday.