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This week, EU ministers approve conclusions on energy security and debate end-of-life vehicles regulation; and MEPs in plenary debate the EU-Israel Association Agreement and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and vote on the Clean Industrial Deal and the EU’s first-ever rules on dog and cat welfare.

Ursula von der Leyen - Photo © European Union 2024 - EP

The European Parliament gave formal approval Wednesday to the new team and programme of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, with her College of Commissioners expected to take office on 1 December.