Press release – Opening: 9-12 February plenary session

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Extraordinary plenary to mark four years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

President Metsola announced that the European Parliament will hold an extraordinary plenary session on 24 February in Brussels to mark four years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, with the presence of MEPs at the sitting sending “an important signal as we mark this anniversary,” she added.

Changes to the agenda

Tuesday

The title of the first debate (Commission statement) in the morning is changed into Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms.

A Commission statement on European response to the attacks on the Ukrainian energy system causing a humanitarian crisis has been added as first point in the afternoon. As a consequence, the sitting will be extended to 22:00.

Wednesday

The following will be added to Wednesday’s voting session: on a regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027; and, on amending Regulation 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility.

Requests for urgent procedure

The president announced a request for an urgent procedure from the EPP, S&D and Renew groups under Rule 170(6) of the Rules of Procedure on an amendment to the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 to guarantee the financial assistance to Ukraine foreseen in the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027;

The vote on the request will be taken on Tuesday, and if adopted the vote on the report will be held on Wednesday.

Parliamentary immunity

The authorities of Hungary have asked for the parliamentary immunity of András Tivadar Kulja to be waived. This request has been referred to the Legal Affairs Committee.

Requests by committees to start negotiations with Council and Commission

The president announced that several committees have decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations on the basis of reports available on the plenary website.