EU Parliament Prepares for Key Debates

The European Parliament is set for a series of significant discussions and votes during this week’s plenary session, beginning with a last-minute press briefing scheduled for 16:30 today. The briefing, led by the Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service, will be made available to journalists via the Interactio platform.

Among the critical issues on the agenda is the negotiation of new rules on vehicle design, aimed at enhancing reuse and recycling practices. This discussion, involving Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Commissioner Jessika Roswall, will explore increased use of recycled materials and the extension of producer responsibility. The vote on this issue is expected to occur on Tuesday.

Additionally, the session will address public procurement priorities, with a focus on incorporating social and environmental criteria over cost considerations. Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné will join the discussion, reflecting recommendations from the Committee for the Internal Market and Consumer Policy to streamline complex rules. The vote on this matter is also scheduled for Tuesday.

The week’s agenda will further include a discourse on boosting European competitiveness, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Draghi Report’s publication, and a debate on the future mandate of the Internet Governance Forum. Both discussions highlight the Parliament’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the EU’s economic and digital landscape.