Agenda briefing session from the 22nd to the 23rd of June 2016 in Brussels
- Presidents of Israel and Palestine to address European Parliament
President of the State of Israel Reuven Rivlin will deliver a formal address to the House on Wednesday 22 June at 15:00. President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas will also give a formal speech in Parliament’s plenary session, on Thursday 23 June at 11:00. The latest developments in the Middle East peace process, the situation in Syria and the migration crisis are likely to be raised by both presidents.
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The EU’s renewable energy target – 20% of total consumption by 2020 – has already been hit by many EU member states. But others lag behind and must do more, MEPs will urge in a debate and vote on the EU Commission’s “renewables progress report” on Thursday. And to hit the EU’s energy efficiency target – a 20% gain by 2020 – member states need to implement EU legislation in full, says a second resolution, also to be debated and voted on Thursday.
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If an international couple divorces, which country’s courts should settle its property disputes? MEPs will debate Wednesday and vote Thursday on new rules for deciding which country’s judge hears international divorce or death cases. These rules should end parallel proceedings – costing around €1.1bn annually – in various member states whose courts have to settle such property disputes. They would apply in 18 EU countries which were willing to join this “enhanced cooperation” initiative.
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Following its decision to set up an inquiry committee into the “Panama Papers” revelations on offshore companies and their ultimate beneficiaries, Parliament will vote Thursday on a list of 65 members.
