EU Parliament’s Pivotal Day

European Parliament members have a significant agenda scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, focusing on a variety of pressing issues including corporate sustainability, electoral amendments, and climate change.

The day will kick off with a debate at 8:30 AM, where Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will discuss the outcomes of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on October 23. The meeting notably addressed topics such as the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, the Gaza peace plan, EU’s defense readiness, and migration policies.

A key legislative vote is anticipated later in the morning, where MEPs will decide on amendments to simplify corporate sustainability reporting. This initiative aims to ease due diligence requirements and reduce the number of firms obligated to report, streamlining compliance for businesses. A press conference with the rapporteur is slated for 1:30 PM.

Additionally, a groundbreaking proposal presented by EP President Roberta Metsola will be up for voting at 10:30 AM. The proposal seeks to revise the EU Electoral Act to allow MEPs to delegate their voting rights during maternity or paternity leave, an amendment aimed at supporting parental participation in legislative processes.

The Parliament will also cast votes on adjustments to the EU climate law, proposing a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This session underscores the EU’s commitment to aggressive climate targets and introduces flexibility in achieving these goals.

These sessions and votes are part of the European Parliament’s ongoing efforts to address critical issues facing the Union, with live coverage available on the Parliament’s webstreaming services. For further details, the public can access the European Parliament’s newsletters and press releases.