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Next committee meeting on 23 September 2019 in Brussels.

Mobility package I: committee vote on resumption of business

TRAN 13-09-2019 - 09:00

The Committee on Transport and Tourism will vote on the resumption of business from the last legislature in relation to the three Mobility Package I files on: posting of drivers, driving time, and cabotage. The meeting will take place on 19 September in Strasbourg.

CEAS, visa, online terrorist content prevention: committee debate on pending files

LIBE 13-09-2019 - 09:00

Migration, "MEPs debate EU response". In the photo: AVRAMOPOULOS Dimitris Commission

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs is set to go over the state of play of pending files from the last legislature, on 16 September 2019 in Strasbourg. These pending files include the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) reform, the Visa Code revision, the sectoral DG HOME funds under the next MFF, and the proposal for preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online. The meeting will be held together with Commissioner Avramopoulos.

Further information
LIBE meeting agenda and documents
EU Fact Sheets: Freedom, security and justice

European Parliamentary committees: their role and composition

Committees 10-09-2019 - 11:42

Parliament's committees deal with EU legislative proposals by adopting reports, which then are referred to plenary for voting by all Members, and appoint negotiation teams to conduct talks with Council. They adopt non-legislative reports, organise hearings with experts and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. Parliament can set up sub-committees and special committees to deal with specific issues. Each committee elects a chair and up to four vice-chairs for a two and a half year mandate.

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All about committees

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

Committees 10-09-2019 - 11:43

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The Fact Sheets on the EU provide an overview of European integration and of Parliament's contribution to that process. They present a brief overview of the EU's institutions and policies, and of Parliament's role in their development. Available in 23 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.

Further information
Fact Sheets on the European Union

Supporting Analyses: the online pages about parliamentary expertise for committees

Committees 10-09-2019 - 11:43

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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 given in "Periodicals", with key studies on thematic issues.