Parliament will consider the new EU4Health programme, discuss terrorism and freedom of speech and set out its priorities for the 2021 budget. Plus, better protecting Europe’s regional specialities and a new vice-president. All that and more coming up in plenary.

Coming up in plenary: improving healthcare, fighting terrorism and the 2021 budget

Every year since 1988 Members of the European Parliament have honoured human rights defenders with the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Nelson Mandela, Malala and Denis Mukwege have been among the laureates of the most prestigious EU human rights prize, named in honour of Russian dissident Andrei Sakharov.

Sakharov Prize: European Parliament’s award for human rights defenders

Ilham Tohti was awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, Parliament elected a new EU Ombudsman and MEPs voted to condemn hate speech against the LGBTI community. Parliament also voted on measures to save Europe’s pollinators, and asked for clarification on digital tax rules.

Plenary highlights: the Sakharov Prize, EU Ombudsman election and LGBTI rights

The 2017 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, thorny Brexit negotiations, the violent persecution of Muslim ethnic minority Rohingya by Burmese authorities and reforms in EU agricultural policy: here are 5 numbers to take away from the plenary.

From Brexit to Burma: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

In the first plenary session of the second semester, MEPs are set to discuss the EU's priorities and most pressing challenges, youth unemployment, Wi-Fi for all citizens, gas security, North Korea and much more.

Coming up: State of the EU, Wi-Fi for all, North Korea and more

MEP David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, says the international community needs to send a clear message to North Korea. He supports the tightening of economic sanctions against Pyongyang after its latest nuclear tests.

McAllister on North Korea: we need "a clear message from the world"

The European Parliament’s Development Committee wants rules that force companies and subcontractors to respect the human, labour and social rights of their textile workers.

The human cost of fast fashion: the case for a binding framework

The palm oil industry in Southeast Asia has had disastrous effects on local communities and the environment. Should Europe wean itself off of the controversial substance? MEPs on the Environment Committee say biofuels should be entirely free of palm oil.

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