EU Parliament’s Dynamic Week Ahead

This coming week, from March 16 to 22, 2026, the European Parliament in Brussels has a packed schedule with crucial committee meetings and significant policy discussions on various issues, including artificial intelligence, child safety online, and European tourism.

High on the agenda is the discussion by the committees on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs about the digital omnibus on artificial intelligence (AI). This discussion, set for Wednesday, will revolve around delaying certain regulations on high-risk AI systems and simplifying aspects of the AI Act. A significant amendment includes a proposed ban on AI-generated “nudification” systems. Furthermore, on Tuesday, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, will address recent global events, focusing on EU’s external actions.

Another pivotal meeting involves the negotiations between the Parliament and Council aimed at extending an exemption to EU privacy laws. This exemption allows the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online and is scheduled for discussion on Monday. Additionally, the Transport and Tourism committee plans to propose new measures on Wednesday to alleviate overtourism by creating new transport links to lesser-visited destinations and capping visitor numbers.

Adding to the week’s activities, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi will outline the 2025 activities of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in meetings with the Budget Control and Civil Liberties committees on Wednesday. Moreover, a highlight of the week includes a conference on democracy support, featuring significant figures such as the Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola and the President of Moldova’s Parliament, Igor Grosu, discussing the future of democracy aid.

The week will also feature a co-hosted EU Tax Symposium by the Parliament and Commission, discussing global economic inequalities and growth, which will see participation from ministers, policymakers, and Nobel Prize winners. Lastly, President Metsola has a busy week with multiple high-profile engagements, including addressing the Federation of German Industries and meeting with key political figures in Berlin before participating in a commemoration ceremony in Brussels for the 2016 terror attacks.

For further details on the parliamentary committees’ meetings and additional information, the European Parliament’s press service has provided a complete list and resources online.