5 numbers to take away from the plenary in Strasbourg: the State of the EU address, gas supply solidarity, arms export control, forest protection, easier access to services and products for people with disabilities.

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5 numbers to take away this week: from State of the EU to forests

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the wind is back in Europe's sails, said European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker,

delivering an optimistic message at the State of the EU address. ##@#

EU countries import 65% of their gas consumption, mainly from Russia.

 To secure their gas supply, they will have to help each other in case of disruptions. ##@#

The EU's 28 member states are the world's second largest arms supplier.

Lawmakers call for setting up an arms control agency

and banning sales to non-democratic countries. ##@#

Only 10% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions are absorbed by EU forests each year.

MEPs want forests to be better protected so they can absorb more CO2 emissions. ##@#

Around 80 million people in the EU have a disability.

MEPs are working to make it easier for them to access products and services

like phones, cash dispensers and ticket machines. ##@#