The Week Ahead in European Parliament: Key Committee Meetings and Events

The European Parliament is gearing up for a busy week ahead with key committee meetings and events scheduled to address crucial issues. The Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee will focus on combating child sexual abuse by adopting its position on updated legislation to address online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, considering recent technological advancements. The International Trade Committee will vote on tariffs on agriculture goods from Russia and Belarus to reduce imports of certain products into the EU. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee will discuss recommendations on ensuring the stability and efficiency of EU electricity grids to support the energy transition. The Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee will vote on simplifying the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism to prevent carbon leakage and reduce global emissions. Additionally, the Constitutional Affairs Committee will consider a proposal to establish an Interinstitutional Body on Ethical Standards. The Budgets and Economic and Monetary Affairs committees will review the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to assess its impact and propose improvements for future investments.

President Metsola’s diary for the week includes participation in the Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments, meetings with the European Ombudsman and representatives of the Down Syndrome Association of Malta, and attendance at the European Political Community Summit in Tirana. These events mark important engagements for the European Parliament.

For further information on the agenda and full details of the week’s activities, interested parties can visit the European Parliament’s official press room and agenda pages. The Parliament’s press service remains available for additional inquiries and updates on the week’s proceedings.

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