Coming up in committees - European Parliament

Highlights - The European Union at a glance: see the Fact Sheets online

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:03:59 GMT

The Fact Sheets on the EU provide an overview of European integration and of Parliament's contribution to that process. They present a brief summary of the EU's institutions and policies, and of Parliament's role in their development. Available in 24 languages, they cover five main areas: how the EU works; economy, science and quality of life; cohesion, growth and jobs; fundamental rights, security and justice; and the EU's external relations. The online version is updated regularly.

Fact Sheets on the European Union

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Highlights - Supporting Analyses: the online pages about parliamentary expertise for committees

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:03:29 GMT

Studies, in-depth analyses and briefings produced by Parliament's policy departments and the Economic Governance Support Unit are available online in the dedicated section for Supporting Analyses. Apart from searching specific publications, a selection of papers and upcoming events can be found under "Highlights". A monthly overview of the work of policy departments is published in "Periodicals", with key studies on thematic issues.

Supporting analyses online

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Highlights - Exchange of views with Elena Flores, Chair of the InvestEU Steering Board - Committee on Budgets - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:04:38 GMT

The Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs will hold an exchange of views with Elena Flores, Chair of the InvestEU Steering Board on 28 June. The InvestEU Programme provides long-term funding to companies and supports sustainable investment, innovation and job creation in Europe. About two years after the implementation of the InvestEU Regulation, the exchange of views with Ms Flores will enable Members to take stock of progress so far.

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EU Fact Sheets: EU financing

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Highlights - State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:04:22 GMT

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs will hold an exchange of views 28 June with Commissioner Gentiloni in the aftermath of the adoption of a US Inflation Reduction Act (US IRA). Expected large public funds in State aid will impact the internal market and Member States' budgets, and risk to replace private investment. Discussion will also address the coordination of the different tools available to achieve the targets of the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

ECON Website
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EU Fact Sheets: Economic and monetary union, taxation and competition policies

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Highlights - Hearing: Debt crisis and relief in developing countries - Committee on Development

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:04:00 GMT

The Committee on Development, in association with the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, will hold a public hearing on 28 June to analyse debt crisis in developing countries, its impact on development, possible ways forward to allow for debt relief and debt reduction, and what action the EU and its Member States could and should take.

According to the IMF, more than half of low-income countries are in debt distress or at high risk of getting there, and a fourth of emerging market countries are at high risk.

DEVE Website
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More information and draft programme
EU Fact Sheets: Human rights and democracy

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Highlights - Hearing: Financial assistance to Africa and Latin America. 2024 draft budget - Committee on Budgets

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:03:49 GMT

The Committee on Budgets will host a hearing on EU financial assistance to Africa and Latin America on 28 June. The Committee will also hear the presentation on the working document analysing the Draft Budget 2024. Members will also vote on the European Commission's proposal for a decision to mobilise the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 603 displaced Belgian workers.

BUDG Website
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Financial assistance to Africa and Latin America
2024 draft budget
EGF Belgium
EU Fact Sheets: EU financing

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Highlights - Voting session and exchanges on topical issues - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:03:33 GMT

The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will discuss temporary trade liberalisation with Ukraine, free trade agreements, EAFRD temporary support, sugar market and the 2024 Budget on 28-29 June. Members will also discuss and vote on organic sea salt, vote an opinion on the EU-UK TCA, and the inter-institutional agreement on organic pet food labelling. The committee will also hold a Public Hearing on energy efficiency on farms.

AGRI Website
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EU Fact Sheets: Common Agricultural Policy

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Highlights - Exchanges on topical issues; World Refugee Day - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:03:19 GMT

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will see presentations of the 2023 Fundamental Rights Report and Europol's annual EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report on 28-29 June. Also the Commission's Communication on the monitoring of the EU's visa free regimes and Eurojust's annual report will be presented.

In addition, LIBE, DEVE and DROI Committees will mark the UN's World Refugee Day with a joint exchange of views: 'Spotlight on forgotten crises', with the participation of a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, representatives of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and the Commission.

LIBE Website
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EU Fact Sheets: Freedom, security and justice

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Highlights - Vocational training and child guarantee - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:03:00 GMT

The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs will vote on the report on vocational training on 28-29 June. At the same meeting, commemorating the second anniversary of the European Child Guarantee, the Members will discuss progress made in this area with national parliaments. The Members will also exchange views with Margaritis Schinas, European Commission Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life.

EMPL Website
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EU Fact Sheets: Social and employment policies

Highlights - European Hydrogen Bank and the Gigabit Infrastructure Act - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:02:47 GMT

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy will consider two draft reports on 28-29 June: the own-initiative report on the European Hydrogen Bank, and the draft report on the Commission proposal for a Gigabit Infrastructure Act.

ITRE Website
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EU Fact Sheets: Industrial, energy and research policies

Highlights - Hearing: Online safety of vulnerable consumers (minors) - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:01:54 GMT

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection will hold a public hearing on 29 June. Members and experts will discuss legislative, technical, and practical implications of online safety of vulnerable consumers (minors), as well as the challenges and opportunities to achieve a safer digital environment.

IMCO Website
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Event page
EU Fact Sheets: The internal market
EU Fact Sheets: Consumer policy

Highlights - Economic Dialogue with Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:01:42 GMT

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs will hold an Economic Dialogue with the Eurogroup President on 29 June. The debate will cover the ongoing work programme of the Eurogroup. It will address issues such as the appropriate fiscal stance, policies to support the recovery and long-term growth, the EU economic governance framework for the smooth functioning of the EMU, the strengthening of the Banking Union, the digital euro and the international role of the euro.

ECON Website
Meeting agenda and documents
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EU Fact Sheets: Economic and monetary union, taxation and competition policies

Highlights - Workshop: The role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:01:26 GMT

The Subcommittee on Security and Defence will hold a workshop on 'The role of cyber in the Russian war against Ukraine: its impact and the consequences for the future of armed conflict' on 29 June. It will focus on the cyber dimension of the Russian war in Ukraine, assess how cyber warfare can fit into conventional high-violence conflict, and identify areas where the EU needs to make progress in countering malicious actions of authoritarian regimes across the whole spectrum of hybrid warfare.

SEDE Website
Event page
Meeting agenda and documents
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EU Fact Sheets: Security and defence