Some of the climate related issues at the agenda of the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week
Packaging and packaging waste. Parliament will debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on its position on new rules to make packaging easier to reuse and recycle, to reduce unnecessary packaging and waste, and to promote the use of recycled material. The rapporteur will hold a press conference after the vote.
Right to repair. Parliament will debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday on a proposal to strengthen the right to repair and to stimulate consumers to opt for repairing products instead of buying new ones. A press conference by the lead MEP is scheduled after the votes.
Pesticides. MEPs will debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on their position on measures to ensure sustainable pesticides use and reduce the use and risk of all chemical pesticides by at least 50% by 2030.
CO2 emissions reduction. To improve air quality in the EU, MEPs will debate and vote on Tuesday on their position on legislation to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new buses, trucks and trailers.
“Net-Zero industry act”. Parliament will debate on Monday and vote on Tuesday on its position on plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production and strengthening the business case for decarbonisation in Europe. A press conference by the lead MEP is scheduled after the votes.