Sakharov Prize to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian women’s protest movement
At 11.30, President Roberta Metsola will award the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Ahead of the ceremony, there will be a press conference with President Metsola and representatives of the laureates, at 11.00 CET.
From 9.00, Parliament’s Press Service hosts a media seminar with representatives of this this year’s laureates and the finalists. You can follow it live here.

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New EU rules to secure the supply of critical raw materials
Starting at 9.00, MEPs will debate with Commissioner Breton new legislation to boost the EU’s supply of strategic raw materials. The Critical Raw Materials Act, already agreed with member states, seeks to make the EU more competitive and sovereign by cutting red tape, fostering innovation along the entire value chain, and supporting SMEs. The final…