With more lives lost at sea in the last few weeks, the President called on all those involved to match Parliament’s ambition and address this issue.

Speaking of the train crash that shook Greece, President Metsola said the Parliament mourns with the people of Greece and the families of the victims. The EU stands ready to assist as required, she said.

The UN Black Seas Grain Initiative, which could expire next week, has given millions access to food and basic supplies from Ukraine, said the President. The Parliament is calling for it to be renewed as quickly as possible – the situation is urgent and dire, she added.

Changes to the agenda

Monday

The debate on the report by Mr Paet on The functioning of the EEAS and a stronger EU in the world is added as the last point in the evening. As a consequence, the sitting is extended until 23:00.

Tuesday

The vote on the report by Ms Düpont on Law enforcement information exchange is moved to Wednesday.

The title of the Joint debate on Brexit is changed into EU-UK relations.

The title of the Statement by the EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell – Planned adoption of the foreign influence law in Georgia is changed into Situation in Georgia.

Wednesday

The title of European Council and Commission statements – Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 is changed into Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023.

The debate on…