International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) - Rainbow flag next to the EP buildings

Recent ecological catastrophe involving plastic pellet losses and its impact on micro plastic pollution in the maritime and coastal habitats (debate)

Implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and future perspectives (debate)

EU Action Plan: protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries (debate)

Implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture - Regulation (EU) 1379/2013 (debate)

Resumption of the sitting

Voting time (continuation)

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Recent EU-Audits identifying that Uruguayan and Argentinian meat from horses with unreliable sworn declarations and unknown drug history is entering the EU (debate)

Explanations of vote

Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted

Dates of forthcoming sittings

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Negotiations ahead of Parliament's first reading (Rule 71) (action taken)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023 and preparation of the Special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024 - Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds (joint debate – European Council meetings)

Review of the economic governance framework (debate)

Voting time

Quality jobs in a competitive future-oriented social market economy (topical debate)

Norway's recent decision to advance seabed mining in the Arctic

Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition

Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime (debate)

Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023 (debate)

Rule of Law and media freedom in Greece (debate)

Situation in Serbia following elections (debate)

Geothermal energy (debate)

Gender aspects of the rising cost of living and the impact of the energy crisis (debate)

Addressing urgent skills shortages and finding the right talents to boost job creation (European Year of Skills) (debate)

The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande

The threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan

Tajikistan: state repression against the independent media

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Opening of the sitting

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine (debate)

Announcement

Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

Transparency and accountability of non-governmental organisations funded from the EU budget (debate)

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation (debate)

EU-India relations (debate)

Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (debate)

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2022 (debate)

Implementation of the Treaty provisions on national parliaments – Implementation of the Treaty provisions on EU citizenship (joint debate – Implementation of the Treaty provisions)

Fight against the resurgence of neo-fascism in Europe, also based on the parade that took place in Rome on 7 January (debate)

State of emergency in Ecuador (debate)

Building a comprehensive European port strategy (short presentation)

Implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) (short presentation)

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Statements by the President

Composition of Parliament

Composition of Parliament's political bodies

Request for waiver of immunity

Composition of committees and delegations

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)

Proposal for a Union act: see Minutes

Order of business

Ozone depleting substances - Fluorinated gases regulation

Amendments to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) - Amendments to the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) (joint debate - Markets in financial instruments regulations

The need for an EU and international response to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and for continued support to the Yemeni peace process (debate)

Revision of the European Labour Authority mandate (debate)

The role of social award criteria in public procurement in strengthening social rights, good working conditions and inclusive labour markets (debate)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)

Ensuring proper functioning of EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes (debate)

Non-objection mechanisms in international conventions to which the European Union is a party (debate)

Improving the strategic approach to the enforcement of EU Law (debate)

Adjournment of the session

Composition of political groups

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023 (debate)

Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council (debate)

Appointments to delegations

EU strategy to assist young people facing the housing and cost of living crisis (topical debate)

One year after Morocco and QatarGate – stocktaking of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the European institutions (debate)

Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood (debate)

Planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law (debate)

Planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law (continuation of debate)

European Defence investment programme (EDIP) (debate)

The unknown status of Mikalai Statkevich and the recent attacks on Belarusian politicians’ and activists’ family members

The Maasai Communities in Tanzania

The abduction of Tibetan children and forced assimilation practices through Chinese boarding schools in Tibet

Frontex, building on the fact-finding investigation of the LIBE Working Group for Frontex Scrutiny (debate)

Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)

EU-Taiwan trade and investment relations (debate)

Award of the Sakharov Prize (formal sitting)

European Health Data Space (debate)

Parliament’s call for the Right to Disconnect - 3 years after (debate)

Defence of democracy package (debate)

Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution (debate)

Attempted coup d’état in Guatemala (debate)

Situation in Venezuela (debate)

European Economic Security Strategy (debate)

Environmental consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the need for accountability (debate)

EU-US relations (debate)

EU-China relations (debate)

Verification of credentials

Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

The European Elections 2024 (debate)

Role of tax policy in times of crisis (debate)

Small modular reactors (debate)

Minimum requirements on minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector (short presentation)

Foodstuffs for human consumption: amending certain 'Breakfast' Directives (short presentation)

Mental health (short presentation)

International day for the elimination of violence against women (debate)

Digitalisation of cross-border judicial cooperation - Digitalisation of cross-border judicial cooperation (amendment of certain directives and framework decisions) (joint debate – Judicial cooperation)

Young researchers (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East (debate)

This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolay Denkov (debate)

Reducing regulatory burden to unleash entrepreneurship and competitiveness (topical debate)

Threat to rule of law as a consequence of the governmental agreement in Spain (debate)

Destruction of judicial independence and the persecution of democrats in Hong Kong (debate)

Cyprus confidential - need to curb enablers of sanctions evasion and money laundering rules in the EU (debate)

30 years of Copenhagen criteria - giving further impetus to EU enlargement policy (debate)

The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution (debate)

Revised pollinators initiative -  a new deal for pollinators (debate)

Latest attacks against women and women's rights defenders in Iran, and Iran's arbitrary detention of EU nationals

The unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger

The killing of Tamaz Ginturi, a Georgian citizen, by Russia’s occupying forces in Georgia

Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)

Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate)

Address by William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya

EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (debate)

Packaging and packaging waste (debate)

Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)

2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - The state of implementation of the EU’s commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024

Continuing threat to the rule of law, the independence of justice and the non-fulfilment of conditionality for EU funding in Hungary (debate)

Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities (debate)

Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law (debate)

Innovative humanitarian aid strategy: spotlight on current and forgotten crises (short presentation)

Job creation  –  the just transition and impact investments (short presentation)

Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions (short presentation)

Resumption of the session

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)(action taken)

Children first - strengthening the Child Guarantee, two years on from its adoption - Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families

UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)

Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)

Common rules promoting the repair of goods

Union certification framework for carbon removals

Implementation of the Regulation establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (short presentation)

Outcome of the EU-US summit (debate)

System of own resources of the European Union (debate)

Approval of the minutes of the part-session and forwarding of texts adopted

Address by Cate Blanchett, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

Statement by the President

Urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism (statement by the President)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 - Humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause (joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause)

EU enlargement policy 2023 (debate)

State of the Energy Union (debate)

Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (debate)

Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes (debate)

Report: Nacho Sánchez Amor (A9-0323/2023) - Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes

European Citizens' Initiative 'Fur Free Europe' (debate)

European protein strategy (debate)

Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (debate)

Sakharov Prize 2023 (announcement of the winner)

Welcome

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (debate)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 (debate)

Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (debate)

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (debate)

Formal sitting - Address by Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)

Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure - Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (Joint debate – Schengen area)

Commission Work Programme 2024 (debate)

Question Time with Commissioners - European measures to prevent and to fight the rise of organised crime

Composition of the Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members

Corrigenda (Rule 241)(action taken)

Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)

Urgent need for a coordinated European response and legislative framework on intrusive spyware, based on the PEGA inquiry committee recommendations (debate)

Situation of Ukrainian women refugees, including access to SRHR support (debate)

2022 Report on Montenegro (debate)

Report: Clara Aguilera (A9-0016/2021) - Fisheries control

Corrigenda (Rule 241)

Announcement by the President - Sakharov Prize

Establishing the Ukraine Facility (debate)

Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (debate)

Fisheries control (debate)

Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward (short presentation)

Report: Pierre Karleskind (A9-0282/2023) - Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward

Gianna GANCIA in the EP in Brussels

Danilo Oscar LANCINI in the EP in Strasbourg

Minority Intergroup meeting

Susana Ceccardi in the EP in Strasbourg

Silvia SARDONE in the EP in Strasbourg

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day - Leaders of political groups

Marco CAMPOMENOSI in the EP in Brussels

CULT Committee meeting.

Gianna GANCIA in the EP in Strasbourg

Isabella TOVAGLIERI in the EP in Strasbourg

Ivan DAVID in the EP in Strasbourg

Susanna CECCARDI in the EP in Strasbourg

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - European Defence investment programme (EDIP)

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market. First part of MEPs debate.

Reform of the energy and electricity markets: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission on the ongoing Article 7 hearings regarding the state of democracy in Hungary, with a focus on the implications for the EU budget. MEPs debate.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the new allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, including in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission statements - New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament: MEPs debate

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