Fri Sep 20 09:13:05 UTC 2024: ## European Parliament to Focus on Ukraine, Venezuela, and Energy Security this Week

**Brussels, Belgium** – The European Parliament will hold a busy week of sessions, focusing on key issues such as the war in Ukraine, the situation in Venezuela, and the upcoming winter energy outlook.

**Ukraine:** On Wednesday morning, MEPs will discuss the latest developments in Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine with Commission Vice-President Dombrovskis. The discussion will center on the EU’s financial and military support to Kyiv, leading to a vote on a resolution on Thursday.

**Venezuela:** The Parliament will also assess the outcome of the July 28th presidential elections in Venezuela, with the lead opposition candidate having fled the country and the Maduro regime continuing to repress political dissidents. The debate with Commissioner Dalli will conclude on Thursday with a resolution.

**Energy Security:** In preparation for the upcoming winter, the Parliament will review the state of the energy market with Commissioner Simson on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion will focus on the energy outlook and strategies to ensure energy security.

**Other key topics:**

* **EU Competitiveness:** Former ECB President Mario Draghi will present his blueprint for making Europe more competitive to the plenary on Wednesday afternoon.
* **Social Media Regulation:** MEPs will question Commission Vice-President Vestager on Wednesday morning about regulating online platforms and the role of the Digital Services Act in protecting democracy and freedom online.
* **War in Gaza:** The ongoing conflict and the risk of violence escalating in the Middle East will be debated with Commissioner Lenarčič on Wednesday afternoon.

The plenary session will be live-streamed on Parliament’s website and EbS+. For detailed information, visit the Parliament’s newsletter.

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