Parliament adopted the deal with member states on the revision of the industrial emission directive (IED) with 393 votes in favour, 173 against and 49 abstentions, and the new regulation on the Industrial Emissions Portal with 506 votes in favour, 82 against and 25 abstentions. Industrial installations The new rules will make it mandatory to … Read more
Debate on the landmark EU Artificial Intelligence ActFrom around 14.15, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Breton the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to ensure that AI is trustworthy, safe and respects EU fundamental rights, while supporting innovation. Plenary is expected to endorse the deal with EU member states on Wednesday. Yasmina YAKIMOVA(+32) 470 88 10 … Read more
Sham elections in Belarus On 25 February, Belarus held another round of sham parliamentary and local elections amid ongoing repression and worsening human rights abuses, the President said. This house will never turn a blind eye on Lukashenka’s relentless crackdown on dissent and on people being arrested, tortured and imprisoned on politically motivated charges, she … Read more
Last-minute press briefing at 16.30 The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. More information here. Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio by using this link. Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings After the opening of the session, … Read more
