Opening: minute’s silence for Gianluca Buonanno
President Schulz opened the session by calling a minute’s silence for MEP Gianluca Buonanno i, who was killed in a car crash on Sunday. Since 2014, Mr Buonanno (ENF, IT) had been a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, and of the ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly.
President Schulz conveyed Parliament’s condolences to Mr Buonanno’s family, friends and the people of Borgosesia, where he had been Mayor for many years. He also wished a speedy recovery to Mrs Buonanno, who was injured in the same crash.
Agenda changes
Wednesday's debate on whaling by Japan will be wrapped up by a resolution in July.
Incoming/outgoing MEPs
Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENE (EPP, LT) replaced Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS (EPP, LT), as of 30 May.
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Updated: ( 06-06-2016 - 18:10)