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Press conference by President Sassoli at 14:00

EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference at 14:00 on the political agreement between Parliament and Council on the EU long-term budget and Own Resources, endorsed today by Parliament’s Conference of Presidents. More information here.

Opening of the session

EP President David Sassoli will open the 11-13 November remote plenary session at 15:00. He will ask that MEPs join him in holding a minute of silence to honour and remember the victims of terrorism.

Live coverage of debates and votes can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.

For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter.

All information around plenary, including speakers lists, can be found here.

EU long-term budget and Own Resources

Parliament will start the session with a debate at 15:15 on the political agreement on the EU long-term budget and Own Resources, which was reached by Parliament’s negotiating team yesterday and endorsed today by Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (EP President Sassoli and political group leaders). Budget Commissioner Hahn will take part in the debate.

Armin WISDORFF
(+32) 498 98 13 45
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US elections

In the afternoon, MEPs will discuss with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell the potential impact of the US elections on future EU-US relations as well as on trade, climate, defence, sanctions, and cooperation within multilateral institutions.

Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS
(+32) 470 96 08 19
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Investing in the Green Deal

In the evening, MEPs will debate Parliament’s contribution to the Sustainable European Investment Plan that would allow a smooth transition to a carbon-neutral EU in 2050. MEPs are set to stress that investments should aim to reduce economic and ecological disparities between member states and boost competitiveness, creating sustainable and high-quality jobs. The vote takes place on Friday.

Thomas HAAHR
(+32) 470 88 09 87

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In brief

Terrorism. In the afternoon, the House will discuss with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrel how to defend freedom of expression and guarantee protection for journalists.

Freedom of expression Later today, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Ylva Johansson ways to fight terrorism and safeguard the right to freedom of expression and education.

Votes

Voting will take place between 17:00 and 18:15; first results will be announced at 21:00.

MEPs will vote, among other things, on:

• EU-China agreement to protect 200 European and Chinese food specialities from counterfeiting;
• extending the European Network of Public Employment Services;
• supporting measures for Baltic Sea fisheries;
• sustainable Fisheries.