EP to debate EU agriculture's future, illegal migration, anti-Semitism; plenary session includes discussions on farming sector challenges, internal security, border controls

September 16, 2024 (press release) –

Monday, 16 September

Last-minute press briefing at 16.30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. More information here.

Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio by using this link.

The future of EU agriculture

Immediately after the opening, plenary will debate with Commissioner McGuinness the main challenges and policy options to ensure the competitiveness of the EU’s farming and food sectors.

Hana RAISSI

(+32) 484 27 87 54

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Addressing illegal migration to enhance internal security

From around 18.15, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Johansson how to address the unauthorised movements of third country nationals within the EU. The debate follows Germany’s decision to reintroduce border controls, in the wake of a mass stabbing attack in Solingen on 23 August.

Polona TEDESKO
(+32) 470 88 42 82
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Fighting anti-Semitism and other forms of hate speech and hate crime

Starting around 19.30, MEPs are set to condemn incidents of anti-Semitism and other forms of hate speech and hate crime, and demand action from the Commission.

Kyriakos KLOSIDIS

(+32) 470 96 47 35

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Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.

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

All information regarding plenary, can be found here.

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