Last-minute press briefing at 16.30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. More information here.

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New trade tool to defend the EU from economic blackmail

In the early evening, MEPs will debate with Commissioners Dombrovskis and Schmit new rules to enable the EU to respond with countermeasures if it or a member state experiences economic blackmail by a non-EU country. The final vote on this law will take place on Tuesday.

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Protection of workers from asbestos

From around 18.00, Parliament will debate with Commissioner Schmit new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos, improve early detection of asbestos and decrease occupational exposure limits of workers to the substance. The final vote will take place on…