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Coming up in plenary: #CleanerCars, #OnlineFilms, #Romania
MEPs vote on rules to promote European content on streaming platforms as well as on plans to set targets for cleaner cars during this week's plenary session in Strasbourg.
Cleaner cars
On Wednesday 3 October, MEPs vote on plans to further reduce cars' CO2 emissions by setting targets that are more ambitious. Parliament’s environment committee suggests that CO2 car emissions should be reduced by 45% by 2030. The new rules would also demand that 40% of new cars sold from 2030 are electric and hybrid. The debate is on Tuesday (2 October).
More European content on streaming platforms
An update of the rules on audiovisual media services would impose a 30% quota of European content on online platforms such as Netflix and also ensure children are better protected against harmful content. The vote is on Tuesday.
Rule of law in Romania
Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă attends a debate on Wednesday, when MEPs discuss the latest reform of the country’s judicial system, looking into the risks for the rule of law in Romania.
Estonia’s take on the future of Europe
Estonian prime minister Jüri Ratas debates the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission on Wednesday. Discover all the debates on the future of Europe here.
Council
On Tuesday MEPs discuss Parliament's priorities ahead of the summit of heads of state and government planned for 18 October. The key topics of the upcoming Council are migration and Brexit.
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