The European Parliament has a full agenda and will also host Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš when the plenary convenes next week for its last session of the current term.
Protecting whistle-blowers, the state of play on Brexit and improving road safety are among the topics to be discussed.
Protection of whistle-blowers
New EU rules to protect people reporting breaches of EU law will be voted by MEPs on April 16. All forms of retaliation will be prohibited and safe channels for reporting will be created.
European Border and Coast Guard
New EU rules to protect people reporting breaches of EU law will be voted by MEPs on April 16. All forms of retaliation will be prohibited and safe channels for reporting will be created.
European Border and Coast Guard
Parliament will vote on April 17on plans to give the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) a standing corps of 10,000 border guards by 2027 to boost Europe’s security.
Road safety
On April Parliament 16 will vote on new measures to improve road safety and reduce accidents. The rules would make 30 safety features compulsory for new cars.
Brexit
On April 16, MEPs will debate the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 10 April about the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Workers’ rights
Parliament will vote on April 15 on new legislation creating rights for the most vulnerable employees on atypical contracts and in non-standard jobs, such as gig economy workers.
Road safety
On April Parliament 16 will vote on new measures to improve road safety and reduce accidents. The rules would make 30 safety features compulsory for new cars.
Brexit
On April 16, MEPs will debate the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 10 April about the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Workers’ rights
Parliament will vote on April 15 on new legislation creating rights for the most vulnerable employees on atypical contracts and in non-standard jobs, such as gig economy workers.
Terrorist content online
New measures to be voted on April 17 will require internet companies to remove terrorist content within an hour of receiving an order from the authorities.
Consumer protection
New rules to tackle misleading and unfair practices and ensure that consumers across the EU have the same rights will be voted on by MEPs on April 17.
Future of Europe
Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš will be in plenary on 17 April to exchange views on the future of Europe with MEPs. It will be the 20th debate in the series.
Climate change
Moreover, on April 16 MEPs will discuss how to fight climate change with activist Greta Thunberg during a meeting of the environment committee.
Edited by Bouli Hadjioannou
