European Parliament
Monday 26 June
Committee on International Trade (INTA)
Debates: Exchange of views on the Joint Communication “European Economic Security Strategy”; Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act); Role of EU development policy in transforming the extractive industries for sustainable development in developing countries; Public hearing on EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement.
Votes: The protection of the Union and its Member States from economic coercion by third countries; EU-Switzerland relations; Information security in the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union.
Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
Debates: Exchange of views with Marian Schuegraf, newly appointed Head of EU Delegation to Brazil (in compliance with the Declaration on Political Accountability of the HR/VP); Exchange of views with Nicolás Berlanga Martinez, newly appointed Head of EU Delegation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo; 2022 Commission Report on Montenegro.
Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Debates: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1724; Maritime Safety Package – Presentation by the European Commission.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956; UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28).
Tuesday 27 June
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Exchange of views with Mr Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, on the EU’s Disaster Resilience Goals.
Votes: Nature restoration; UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28); Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (recast).
Committee on Regional Development (REGI)
Debates: Establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020; Exchange of views on the 2024 budget procedure with Siegfried Mureşan, BUDG Rapporteur; Public hearing on Entrepreneurship and SME creation in rural areas: generation of opportunities; Exchange of views on the mid-term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027.
Committee on International Trade (INTA)
Debates: Exchange of views with the Commission on the impact of the new EU sustainability legislation on EU trade relations; Recent developments in the work of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council.
Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
Debates: Inter-parliamentary Committee Meeting: Moving the EU enlargement forward – 20 years since the Thessaloniki Declaration; Exchange of views on the seizure of Russian assets and their repurposing for the reconstruction of Ukraine; Structured Dialogue on the Commission Work Programme: Exchange of views with Josep Borrell Fontelles, Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Exchange of views with Miroslav Lajčák, EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue (TBC) and Gert Jan Koopman, Directorate-General, DG NEAR, on the recent developments between Serbia and Kosovo; Structured Dialogue on the Commission Work Programme: Exchange of views with Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement.
Votes: 2022 Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina; Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Commission Vice President/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Relations with the Palestinian Authority.
Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Votes: Ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport; Agreement between the European Union and Japan on certain aspects of air services.
Wednesday 28 June
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Debate: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work; Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act); Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; Minimum health and safety requirements for the protection of mental health in the workplace; Exchange of views with Margaritis Schinas.
Votes: Fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees’ success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0; Establishing a Single Market emergency instrument and repealing Council Regulation No (EC) 2679/98.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Debates: Presentation by Mr Viorel Ştefan, Member of the European Court of Auditors, of ECA Special report 10/2023: The Preparatory action on defence research; Harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act); European Hydrogen Bank; Exchange of views with Mr Siegfried Mureşan, BUDG rapporteur for the 2024 Budget.
Votes: Establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals; Amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)
Debates: Public Hearing on ‘Energy efficiency on farms’; Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions; Exchange of views with the Commission on the issues relating to temporary trade liberalisation applicable to Ukrainian products; Exchange of views with MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN, rapporteur for the Budget 2024.
Votes: Labelling of organic pet food; Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) and Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)
Debate: Workshop on “Primacy of the EU Law”.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)
Debates: Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024; Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023.
Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)
Debates: Exchange of views on the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) study on “Entry and stay of human rights defenders at risk in EU Member States” in the presence of Michael O’Flaherty, Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights; Exchange of views with Natalia Pinchuk, wife of Sakharov Prize and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski; Exchange of views on media freedom in the Maghreb region.
Committee on Budgets (BUDG)
Debates: General budget of the European Union for the year 2024; Public hearing on “2021-2027 EU financial assistance to Africa and Latin America”; Further reform of corporate taxation rules.
Votes: Further reform of corporate taxation rules.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Debates: Amending Regulations (EC) No 767/2008, (EC) No 810/2009 and (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1683/95, (EC) No 333/2002, (EC) No 693/2003 and (EC) No 694/2003 and Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement, as regards the digitalisation of the visa procedure; Activities of the Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group; Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023; Implementation of the new architecture for EU information systems for borders, migration and security; Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the monitoring of the EU’s visa free regimes.
Votes: Combating violence against women and domestic violence; Laying down measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act).
Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE)
Debates: Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities; Enhanced CSDP presence in West Africa and Coordinated Maritime Presences in the Gulf of Guinea.
Committee on Development (DEVE)
Votes: UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28); Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market.
Thursday 29 June
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
Debate: EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Debates: Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956; Presentation by the Commission of the first PCI/PMI process under the revised TEN-E Regulation.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)
Debates: Exchange of views with the Commission on the free trade agreements under negotiation and on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Debates: Presentation of the Eurojust Annual Report; Exchange of views on the use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate infrastructure within the World Health Organization’s global digital health certification network; Spotlight on forgotten crises: Exchange of views at the occasion of the World Refugee Day.
Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT)
Debates: Hearing on ‘Mental health of youth’; Presentation by Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, of the European Commission’s communication “A comprehensive approach to mental health”.
Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.
