EU Parliament Plenary Session: Addressing Extreme Weather Devastation, Honoring Jina Mahsa Amini, and Remembering Predrag Fred Matić

Start of the September 16-19 Plenary Meeting

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President Metsola initiated the plenary session in Strasbourg, which is scheduled to run from September 16 to 19, with these announcements.

Impacts of severe weather in central and eastern Europe

President Metsola remarked on the severe weather and flooding that have wreaked havoc in Poland, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany, as well as the significant damage caused by major fires in Portugal. She expressed sympathy for those who have lost family members and homes, those who are missing, and the first responders and others still fighting the disasters. She emphasized that the EU needs to contribute and persist in taking all necessary actions to provide assistance.

Second anniversary of Jina Mahsa Amini's death

Two years following the tragic killing of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran, the Parliament expresses its solidarity with the courageous women and men who persist in their struggle for equality, dignity, and freedom, stated President Metsola. She affirmed that the Parliament will persist in supporting those who, even while imprisoned, risk their lives to sustain the movement. Parliament pays tribute to her memory and all who have sacrificed for freedom, she concluded.

A moment of silence held in honor of Predrag Fred Matić

Members of the European Parliament observed a moment of silence to honor MEP Predrag Fred Matić, who died on August 23. The President remarked that Matić was a staunch advocate for social justice, human rights, and equality, significantly impacting policies and lives. Additionally, she noted that as a war hero and former minister, he was deeply dedicated to his duty and committed to creating a better Europe.

Modifications to the schedule

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The objections based on Rule 115(2), (3), and (4)(c) have been included in the votes scheduled for Wednesday.

The announcement from the Commission regarding the severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe, the resulting fatalities, and the EU's readiness to respond to such climate change-aggravated disasters has been scheduled for the morning as a major discussion. This will replace the planned Council and Commission statements about the introduction of the Hungarian Presidency's activity program. The discussion will conclude with the adoption of a resolution.

Various committees have submitted requests to initiate discussions with the Council and Commission.

Announcements regarding committees' choices to start inter-institutional talks, as per Rule 73, are posted on the plenary's official website.

Details regarding the allocation of votes can be found in the "Priority Information" section.

Departing Members of the European

As of July 31, Martin Hlaváček, a member of the PfE party from Czechia

Predrag Fred Matić, a member of the S&D party from Croatia, passed away on August 23.

Balázs Győrffy (PfE, Hungary) effective from September 1

Newly Elected Members of

As of September 5th, Marko Vešligaj represents Croatia under the S&D (Socialists and Democrats)

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