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President von der Leyen/New Commission
At 9.00, Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola and the leaders of the political groups will welcome Commission President von der Leyen to discuss how the portfolios in the new Commission will be structured and allocated. A press conference will take place after the meeting.
Delphine COLARD
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Neil CORLETT
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Draghi report on Europe’s competitiveness
At 13.30, former ECB President and Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi will outline to plenary his blueprint for making Europe more competitive. A debate among MEPs will follow from 14.00.
John SCHRANZ
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EU support to Ukraine
Starting at 9.00, MEPs will discuss with Commission Vice-President Dombrovskis the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s financial and military support to Kyiv. A resolution will be put to a vote on Thursday.
Viktor ALMQVIST
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Venezuela after the presidential elections
Starting around 18.00, plenary will assess the outcome of the 28 July elections in Venezuela, with the lead opposition candidate Edmundo González having fled the country and the Maduro regime continuing to repress political dissidents. The debate with Commissioner Dalli will be wrapped up in a resolution on Thursday.
Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS
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In brief
War in Gaza. The ongoing conflict and the risk of violence spiralling in the Middle East will be up for debate from around 16.30 with Commissioner Lenarčič.
Regulation of social media platforms. Starting around 11.00, MEPs will quiz Commission Vice-President Vestager about regulating online platforms and the role of the Digital Services Act in protecting democracy and freedom online.
Energy Union. From 15.30, plenary will review with Commissioner Simson the state of the energy market and the energy outlook ahead of winter.
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