Events

The European Parliament adopted the legislative text recorded as TA-9-2023-0385 during its Brussels sitting on Thursday, 9 November 2023, as listed among that day's adopted texts.

The European Parliament gave its consent to conclude the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Madagascar for 2023–2027.

The European Parliament adopted texts addressing the Euro 7 type-approval proposal on vehicle emissions and battery durability, recorded as P9_TA(2023)0394 and P9_TA(2024)0153.

The European Parliament adopted at first reading a position calling for a Regulation to protect the Union and its Member States from economic coercion by third countries.

The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on a regulation to protect the Union and its Member States from economic coercion by third countries, approving a joint statement and taking note of a Commission statement annexed to the resolution.

Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis announced an EU anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles from China while urging continued engagement and reciprocity in EU‑China economic relations.

Executive Vice‑President Dombrovskis said recent global shocks have shifted EU policy toward resilience and targeted 'de‑risking' while keeping the bloc outward‑oriented and seeking cooperation with China on food security, climate and debt.

On 14 September 2023 in Strasbourg, the European Parliament approved the Commission proposal and amendments to establish a framework for the secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and approved referral of the file back to the responsible committee for interinstitutional negotiations.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for the immediate release of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and urging EU institutions and Member States to respond to human rights concerns in Azerbaijan.

The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal to establish a Single Market emergency instrument, agreed amendments and authorized referral back to the committee for interinstitutional negotiations.

The European Parliament debated the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy report A9-0260/2023 on a proposed regulation to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, with a subsequent vote recorded in the minutes of 14 September 2023 (item 7.5).

The European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing deep concern about deteriorating human rights in Bangladesh and calling for immediate action on the Odhikar case and wider civil society protections.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging Bangladesh to protect human rights, rescind the deregistration of Odhikar, ensure digital laws comply with international standards and for EU institutions to raise concerns and link trade preferences to human-rights improvements.

The European Parliament debated a report by IMCO rapporteur Andreas Schwab on the Commission proposal to establish a Single Market emergency instrument and repeal Council Regulation No 2679/98. The debate included contributions from Commissioner Thierry Breton and multiple committee rapporteurs before proceeding to a vote.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning attempts to undermine Guatemala’s election results, expressing support for Movimiento Semilla and urging measures to protect judicial independence, human rights defenders and democratic processes.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning human rights abuses in Bangladesh and calling for withdrawal of charges and reinstatement of the NGO Odhikar.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution (P9_TA(2023)0323; B9‑0369/2023) condemning the arrest of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, expressing concern for his health and calling on Azerbaijani authorities to ensure his rights and well‑being.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 12 September 2023 addressing the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh and the case of the human rights group Odhikar (B9-0380/2023; P9_TA(2023)0324).

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning harassment of Odhikar and other human rights defenders in Bangladesh and calling on the authorities to respect due process and stop reprisals.

The European Parliament adopted a motion urging Bangladesh to end excessive force, ensure fair elections, and restore the human rights organisation Odhikar to operate without reprisals.