The Week Ahead 25 November – 01 December 2024
Plenary session, Strasbourg
Election of the 2024 – 2029 Commission. On Wednesday, following a debate with Presidentelect Ursula von der Leyen on her team and programme, MEPs will vote on approving the new College of Commissioners. Between 4 and 12 November, Parliament’s committees assessed the suitability of Commissioners-designate, as well as their ability to carry out the duties linked to their respective portfolios.
EU Budget 2025. Plenary will debate on Tuesday, and is set to approve on Wednesday, a deal with member states on the EU’s 2025 budget. MEPs secured better funding and focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people’s lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Following the vote, EP President Metsola will sign the budget into law.
Russia/North Korea. MEPs are set to reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and sound the alarm over military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, in a key debate on Tuesday and a vote on a resolution on Thursday.
Middle East. On Tuesday, MEPs and the Commission will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the essential role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages. Georgian election. On Thursday, Parliament will vote on a resolution on the outcome of the contested parliamentary elections in Georgia that took place on 26 October 2024. MEPs are set to demand investigating reported irregularities.
COP29 climate talks. On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission the conclusions of the UN COP29 Climate Change Conference held in Baku from 11 to 22 November.
G20 Leaders’ Summit. On Monday MEPs will review the results of the recent G20 summit, where world leaders discussed the incoming US administration, Israel’s war on Gaza and the war in Ukraine, among other topics.
Tobacco smoke exposure. On Wednesday, MEPs will outline proposals to improve the protection of EU citizens against exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols, including from electronic cigarettes. A vote on a resolution is scheduled for Thursday
