EU Parliament Convenes: Hungary’s Presidency Plans, Housing Crisis, and Border Security Top Agenda

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Wednesday, October 9

Discussion on the Main Goals for Hungary’s EU Council Leadership with Prime Minister Orbán

At 9:00 a.m., Members of the European Parliament will engage in discussions with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The focus of their conversation will be the agenda for Hungary's six-month term holding the Council Presidency, which commenced on July 1, 2024.

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Strategies to tackle Europe's housing shortage

Starting at approximately 2:00 PM, the plenary session will engage in a discussion with Commission Vice-President Schinas about ways to promote both public and private investments aimed at providing decent and affordable housing across Europe.

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Enhancing Protection at Europe's Outer Borders with Assistance from Frontex

In the late afternoon, at approximately 3:30 PM, members of the European Parliament are set to engage in a dialogue with Commission Vice-President Schinas concerning the handling of the European Union's external borders and the responsibilities of FRONTEX, the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency.

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Summary

EU Rule of Law. In the afternoon session, the plenary will review the condition of European principles among member countries, drawing from the Commission's most recent evaluation, in a discussion featuring Commission Vice-President Jourová.

EU Backs Higher Taxes for Wealthiest Individuals

In a timely discussion scheduled to begin around 1 PM, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are set to engage with Commission Vice-President Schinas on a proposal aimed at increasing taxes on the global elite. The initiative seeks to combat poverty and address disparities in wealth distribution.

Discussion on human rights issues is scheduled to begin at 19.00, where the plenary session will address several key concerns. These include the situation of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye, the wrongful incarceration of Uyghurs in China, and the current state of women's rights in Iraq. On Thursday, three distinct resolutions pertaining to these matters will be voted on.

Ballots

At midday, Members of the European Parliament will cast their votes on proposed resolutions concerning:

You can watch the plenary session live via the Parliament's webstreaming service and on EbS+.

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