Opening of the plenary session from 14 to 17 February in Strasbourg | Actuality
Stressing that the plenary session will be dominated by discussions and decisions on Ukraine, President Metsola expressed his solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they continue to face uncertainty and fear of military aggression. Russian.
The defiance of the Ukrainian people demonstrating in the streets of Kiev “must go hand in hand with continued European determination and unity”, she said, adding that “the position of this house is clear – we are with Ukraine”.
Calling the reinforcement of the Russian army on the Ukrainian border a “serious threat to peace in Europe”, President Metsola underlined that if the Parliament urges a de-escalation of the current tension, he is ready to support rapid action, energetic and concrete if the situation deteriorates.
“We owe a strong show of support to the Ukrainian people and this week this parliament will do just that,” she concluded.
Outgoing deputies
David Sassoli (S&D, IT) since January 11, 2022
Evelyne Gebhardt (S&D, DE) from February 2, 2022
Incoming deputies
Camilla Laureti (S&D, IT) as of January 12, 2022
René Repasi (S&D, DE) since February 2, 2022.
Changes to the agenda
There are no changes to the draft agenda.
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Requests from the committees to start negotiations with the Council and the Commission
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If no request for a vote in Parliament on the decision to enter into negotiations is made before Tuesday 12:00 midnight, the committees can begin negotiations.
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