EP TODAY

Press release 21-11-2023 - 08:30 20231116IPR11607 EP TODAY Tuesday, 21 November New rules on packaging and packaging waste Starting around 14.00, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Sinkevičius draft legislation to encourage the reduction, reuse and recycling of packaging and packaging waste in the EU. The vote on Parliament’s position will take place on Wednesday. Dana POPP (+32) 470 95 17 07 EP_Environment Fewer and safer pesticides From 9.00, plenary will debate with Commissioner Kyriakides planned measures to reduce the use and risk of plant protection products by 2030. The draft mandate – on which plenary will vote on Wednesdayforesees cutting the use of chemical plant protection products by at least 50% compared to 2013-2017. The use of so-called “more hazardous products” will have to be reduced by 65%. Thomas HAAHR (+32) 470 88 09 87 EP_Environment Reducing air pollution from trucks and buses Starting around 10.15, MEPs will look into a draft bill establishing new CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles -buses, trucks and trailers-, in a debate with Commissioner Hoekstra. Plenary will adopt its mandate for negotiations with EU member states at noon. Dana POPP (+32) 470 95 17 07 EP_Environment Future of the EU: Parliament’s proposals for Treaty reform From 15.00, MEPs will discuss possible changes to the EU’s core rules, as a follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, with Commission Vice-President Šefčovič. The draft text...