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EP TODAY   Press Releases   Plenary session   5 hours ago     Thursday 22 May Simplification of the EU carbon leakage instrument In a vote at 11.00, plenary is expected to back changes to the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which are intended to reduce the administrative burden for small businesses and occasional importers. Thomas HAAHR (+32) 470 88 09 87 @EP_Environment New tariffs for goods coming from Russia and Belarus Also at 11.00, MEPs will vote on a proposal for a gradual increase of tariffs on fertilisers, as well as higher tariffs for some agricultural products imported from Russia and Belarus. Lieven COSIJN (+32) 473 864 141 @EP Trade Choose Europe for science Starting at 9.00, MEPs, Commissioner Zaharieva ,and Polish Minister Szłapka will discuss the “Choose Europe for Science” initiative, the EU’s effort to draw scientists, researchers, academics, and highly skilled professionals to Europe. Raquel LOPES (+32) 477 99 14 95 @EPCulture Baptiste CHATAIN (+32) 498 98 13 37 @EP_Industry In brief Activities of the EP Committee on Petitions. Starting around 10.00, plenary and Commissioner Micallef will review the deliberations of Parliament’s Petitions Committee in 2023. MEPs will then vote on a related draft report. Votes At noon, MEPs will also vote on: the appointment of a Croatian member of the Court of Auditors; amendments to the Capital Requirements Regulation as regards securities financing transactions under the...