Debate on Europe’s defence architecture with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen
From 9.00, MEPs will assess the outcome of the 6 March Special European Council, outline their priorities for the 20-21 March summit, and discuss the urgent need to bolster the EU’s security architecture and the Commission’s Rearm Europe Plan with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen and Minister for European Union Affairs Szłapka for the Polish Presidency. In a separate afternoon debate with Commissioner Kubilius and Minister Szłapka, they will consider an upcoming white paper on the future of European defence, followed by a vote on Wednesday.
Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS
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Estefania NARRILLOS
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Andreas KLEINER
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Celebrating International Women’s day
To mark International Women’s Day, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of Belarus’ democratic forces, will address MEPs at noon. She will be joined by three other Belarusian and Ukrainian women fighting for freedom, peace and justice. In the early afternoon, MEPs, alongside Commission Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Minister for European Union Affairs Szłapka for the Polish Presidency, will then debate the Commission’s “Roadmap for Women’s Rights”.
Polona TEDESKO
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Clean Industry Deal: enhancing competitiveness and decarbonisation
In a plenary debate with Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné from around 18.00, MEPs will assess the recently announced Clean Industry Deal, which aims to address high energy costs and foster global cooperation. It includes measures to boost demand for clean products, mobilise funding for clean manufacturing, secure critical raw materials, and strengthen global partnerships
Baptiste CHATAIN
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New Critical Medicines Act: addressing shortages and costs of medicines
From around 14.30, MEPs, alongside Commissioner Várhelyi, will hold a first debate about the Commission’s proposal to address shortages of medicines and medical devices, reduce external reliance on critical medicines and ingredients, and ensure the supply of affordable medicines.
Dana POPP
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New EU approach on migrant returns
In a debate from around 15.30 with Commissioner Brunner, MEPs will discuss another initiative to facilitate the return of third country nationals with no right to stay in the EU. A Commission proposal will be unveiled on the same day.
Polona TEDESKO
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In brief
Gaza. From around 21.00, MEPs, Commissioner Šuica and Minister for European Union Affairs Szłapka for the Polish Presidency will discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza and the absence of clarity on whether the ceasefire will be prolonged.
Syria. In the early evening, Parliament, Commissioner Šuica and Minister for European Union Affairs Szłapka for the Polish Presidency will discuss how the EU can contribute to a just transition in, and effective reconstruction of, Syria. A resolution will be put to a vote on Wednesday.
Votes
At 12.30, MEPs will vote, among other things, on
- a financial aid package for Moldova worth €1.9
- the appointment of two members and one Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board
- the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme
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