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None [4] The Week Ahead 11 – 17 December 2023
Plenary session, Strasbourg *
Sakharov Prize 2023*. On /Tuesday at 11.30/, EP President Roberta Metsola will award the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Jina Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who died following physical abuse at the hands of the Iranian security services while in custody. Her death sparked massive women-led protests in Iran against the hijab law and other discriminatory laws. A press conference by President Metsola and representatives of the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement will take place at 11.00 before the ceremony.
Supply of critical raw materials*. On /Tuesday/, MEP will debate and take a final vote on the Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims to boost the supply of strategic raw materials and increase the EU’s competitiveness and sovereignty.
Debate on December EU summit*. On /Wednesday morning/, MEPs will present their demands and expectations for the 14-15 December European Council in a debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission.
Situation in Gaza*. On /Tuesday afternoon/, MEPs will debate with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and the prospect of a two-state solution.
Debate with Pedro Sánchez on Spanish Council Presidency*. On /Wednesday morning/, President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez will present the results of the Spanish Presidency of the Council. Ahead of the debate, EP President Metsola and Pedro Sánchez will have a bilateral meeting.
Breakfast directives*. Parliament will debate on /Monday/ and vote on /Tuesday/ on its position for revised rules for more accurate labelling of a number of agri-food products such as honey, fruit juices and jams, to help consumers make informed and healthier choices.
Access to personal health data*. Following a debate on /Tuesday/, MEPs will vote on /Wednesday/ on their position on a European Health Data Space to ease electronic access to health data, including when patients are in other EU countries. A press conference by the lead MEPs is scheduled for 14.00 after the vote.
European elections*. MEPs will debate on /Monday/ and vote on /Tuesday/ on their proposals for the 6-9 June 2024 elections including a mechanism to elect the Commission President and ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. A press by the lead MEPs will take place after the vote at 13.00.
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Stability and Growth Pact reform.* The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will adopt its position on the reform of the EU’s economic governance framework, including a regulation replacing the stability and growth pact, designed to ensure that EU countries pursue sound public finances. (/Monday/).
President’s diary.* EP President Roberta Metsola will meet the 2023 Sakharov Prize laureates on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, she will take part in the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels, and on Thursday, at 10.00, she will address the heads of state or government at the European Council, followed by a press conference.
Last-minute briefing*. On Monday at 16.30, Parliament’s Spokesperson will hold a press briefing on the plenary session, which starts at 17.00. Political group briefings will take place on Tuesday morning.
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