European Parliament Faces Critical Debates: Middle East Crisis, Schengen Area’s Future, and Tackling Gender-Based Violence

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Monday, October 7

Press conference scheduled for 4:30 PM at the eleventh

The Spokesperson for Parliament, along with the Press Service, is scheduled to conduct a press briefing regarding the plenary session taking place this week. This will occur at 4:30 PM. Additional details can be found here.

Journalists who want to engage and pose questions should join through Interactio by clicking on this link.

Marking one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel

As the session begins, European Parliament President Metsola will honor those who lost their lives in the attacks on October 7, 2023. Following this tribute, there will be a discussion with EU foreign policy leader Josep Borrell. During this debate, members of the European Parliament are anticipated to express their support for Israel and call for the release of all captives. Additionally, the conversation is expected to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the broader issues of violence and unrest affecting the Middle East.

Viktor Almqvist

Phone number: +32 470 88 29

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The name Snjezana Kobescak Smodis rewritten in a different form.

Phone number: +32 470 96 08

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EU Internal Border Regulations and the Prospects for the Schengen Zone

At approximately 6 PM, the plenary session is set to engage in discussions concerning the consequences of reinstating border checks within the European Union's internal borders, focusing on the potential impact on the Schengen zone. This conversation will take place with Commissioner Johansson. The debate arises in response to the German Government's move to reinstate controls at its terrestrial borders, aiming to curb irregular migration and ensure internal safety.

OJAMO Janne

Phone number: +32 470 89 21

Justice in the EU

Combating entrenched violence based on gender

Amid prominent trials in Italy and France concerning women who suffered fatal and repeated violence from their partners, Members of the European Parliament are set to engage in discussions with Commissioner Dalli about tackling the widespread issue of gender-based violence. Starting at 20:00, they are anticipated to highlight several concerns, including the absence of a standardized EU definition of consent.

Natalie Kontoulis

Phone number: +32 470 88 37

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Summary

Addressing the challenges of misinformation, populism, and deceptive narratives. The critical role of diverse media outlets and autonomous journalism in combating the rise of false information will be the central topic of a discussion featuring Commission Vice-President Jourová.

EU's reaction to Southern Europe wildfires. Members of the European Parliament are set to engage in discussions with Commissioner Hoekstra about enhancing the EU's ability to respond to and lessen the impact of severe climate events. The dialogue will particularly emphasize the recent wildfires that have significantly impacted countries like Portugal and Greece.

Financial support is being considered for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France after devastating floods. The plenary session will evaluate the proposed financial assistance for these five EU countries hit by intense flooding in 2023. A vote on approving the release of these funds is scheduled for Tuesday.

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

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You can find all the details about the plenary session at this location.

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