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Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Παρασκευή 21 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Αποτελέσματα ψηφοφοριών - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Πέμπτη 20 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Αποτελέσματα ψηφοφοριών - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Τετάρτη 19 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Αποτελέσματα ψηφοφοριών - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Τρίτη 18 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Αποτελέσματα ψηφοφοριών - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Δευτέρα 17 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Αποτελέσματα ψηφοφοριών - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Πέμπτη 20 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Παρασκευή 21 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Συνοπτικά πρακτικά - Τετάρτη 19 Μαΐου 2021 - Βρυξέλλες - Προσωρινή έκδοση
26/05/2021
Press release - Civil Liberties Committee endorses EU Digital Covid Certificate
26/05/2021
The certificate will facilitate free movement without discrimination and contribute to the EU’s economic recovery.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
ψη για το Μέλλον της Ευρώπης: εναρκτήρια σύνοδος και εκδήλωση πολιτών τον Ιούνιο
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.
Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
Press release - Czech PM conflict of interest: MEPs want investigation into rule of law breaches
26/05/2021
The Commission’s audit findings confirm the ongoing conflict of interest of Czech Prime Minister Babiš that Parliament raised in several resolutions and discharge reports.
Committee on Budgetary Control
Press release - Brexit: €5 billion to help EU countries mitigate social and economic impact
25/05/2021
The Brexit Adjustment Reserve should primarily support the countries and sectors worst affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
Committee on Regional Development
Press release - Press Conference by President Sassoli on COVID-19, climate change and Russia
24/05/2021
Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit on Monday, EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10.00.
Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 24-25 May 2021
24/05/2021
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
Άρθρο - Η εκατονταετηρίδα της γέννησης του Αντρέι Ζαχάρωφ (βίντεο)
21/05/2021
Η 21η Μαΐου σηματοδοτεί την 100η επέτειο από τη γέννηση του Αντρέι Ζαχάρωφ, που έδωσε το όνομά του στο βραβείο του ΕΚ για τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.
Press release - Data protection: MEPs urge the Commission to amend UK adequacy decisions
21/05/2021
The European Commission should amend its draft decision on UK data protection to ensure EU standards for citizens’ privacy are respected.
Committee on Development
Press release - Press Conference by EP President Sassoli and Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janša
21/05/2021
EP President David Sassoli and Prime Minister Janez Janša will hold a joint press conference on the priorities of the incoming Slovenian Council Presidency today at 13.25
Άρθρο - Βασικά σημεία ολομέλειας: Covid-19, κλίμα και πολιτισμός
21/05/2021
Το Κοινοβούλιο συζήτησε την άρση των πατεντών των εμβολίων COVID-19 και κατέληξε σε συμφωνία με το Συμβούλιο σχετικά με το ευρωπαϊκό πιστοποιητικό COVID-19.
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό COVID: συμφωνία μεταξύ Κοινοβουλίου και Συμβουλίου
20/05/2021
Οι διαπραγματευτές του ΕΚ και του Συμβουλίου κατέληξαν την Πέμπτη σε προσωρινή συμφωνία για ένα ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό για τη νόσο COVID-19.
Επιτροπή Πολιτικών Ελευθεριών, Δικαιοσύνης και Εσωτερικών Υποθέσεων
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό COVID: συμφωνία μεταξύ Κοινοβουλίου και Συμβουλίου
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Press release - Press conference on deal on COVID-19 Certificate at 19.00 today
20/05/2021
The European Parliament negotiators and the Portuguese Council Presidency today reached a provisional agreement to establish an EU COVID-19 Certificate.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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Press release - Human rights: Chad, Haiti and Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan
20/05/2021
On Thursday, MEPs adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Chad and Haiti, and the situation for Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Press release - Parliament demands democratic scrutiny over national recovery efforts
20/05/2021
MEPs want to receive all relevant information on national recovery efforts, ensuring democratic oversight of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Το Κοινοβούλιο ζητά περισσότερες νόμιμες διόδους για τη μετανάστευση για ανεύρεση εργασίας
20/05/2021
Ένα ευρωπαϊκό πλαίσιο θα ομαλοποιήσει τη μετανάστευση, θα προσελκύσει απαραίτητους εργαζόμενους, θα υπονομεύσει τους διακινητές και θα διευκολύνει την ένταξη.
Επιτροπή Πολιτικών Ελευθεριών, Δικαιοσύνης και Εσωτερικών Υποθέσεων
Press release - MEPs refuse any agreement with China whilst sanctions are in place
20/05/2021
MEPs slam the recent Chinese sanctions against EU lawmakers and will not consider any talks on ratifying the EU-China agreement (CAI) while they remain.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Οι κανόνες για την περιβαλλοντική ευθύνη πρέπει να αναθεωρηθούν
20/05/2021
Οι ευρωβουλευτές ζητούν την ενίσχυση των υφιστάμενων κανόνων της ΕΕ σχετικά με την νομική ευθύνη των εταιρειών με στόχο τη μείωση και την πρόληψη περιβαλλοντικών βλαβών.
Επιτροπή Νομικών Θεμάτων
Press release - Getting a patent waiver is not enough, says WTO chief to Trade Committee
20/05/2021
Parliament’s Committee on Trade debated on Thursday how to increase vaccine production effectively with WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Committee on International Trade
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Άρθρο - Ενίσχυση του ευρωπαϊκού πολιτισμού και της δημιουργικότητας
20/05/2021
Οι ευρωβουλευτές ενέκριναν τον μεγαλύτερο μέχρι τώρα προϋπολογισμό της ΕΕ για τον πολιτισμό και τον δημιουργικό τομέα - ύψους 2,5 δισ. ευρώ για την περίοδο 2021-2027.
Newsletters - ITRE Newsletter 2021 - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
26/05/2021
Newsletter 11/2021
26 May 2021
Newsletter 10/2021
10 May 2021
Newsletter 9/2021
26 April 2021
Newsletter 8/2021
15 April 2021
Newsletter 7/2021
13 April 2021
Newsletter 6/2021
Highlights - BECA Background Note: Unlocking the potential of AI in cancer care - Special Committee on Beating Cancer
26/05/2021
In view of the upcoming BECA hearing on 27 May, this background note aims to demystify AI technology, to explain its applications in cancer care and research, and to present its opportunities, future perspectives and limitations.
The briefing note features:
1) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
How AI works
Uptake of AI in healthcare
EU policy and regulatory framework on AI and related initiatives
2) The application of AI in cancer diagnostics, surgery and treatment
Computer-aided detection, diagnosis an
Latest news - Next AFCO Committee Meeting on 15 June 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs
26/05/2021
The next AFCO committee meeting is scheduled for 15 June 2021, 13.45 - 16.15 and 16.45 - 18.45.
In the context of the exponential growth of the corona virus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of the epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meeting will be held in Brussels and via video-conference, all
Highlights - ANIT hearing on Transport of species inadequately covered by Regulation 1/2005 - Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport
26/05/2021
On 31 May ANIT will organise a hearing on Transport of species (poultry, rabbits) inadequately covered by Regulation 1/2005, and remaining vulnerable categories of animals (gestating, end-of-production animals).
Certain species do not have clear or specific provisions on their welfare within Regulation 1/2005, despite the fact that they are covered by its scope. Therefore the aim of this hearing is to look into the transport situation for these species, and examine how provisions could/should be applied. 5 experts have been invited and their presentations will be followed by an exchange of views with Members.
Press release - Civil Liberties Committee endorses EU Digital Covid Certificate
26/05/2021
The certificate will facilitate free movement without discrimination and contribute to the EU’s economic recovery.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Highlights - New own resources – pros and cons of the future financing of the EU - Committee on Budgets
26/05/2021
The Committee on Budgets has commissioned an in-depth analysis on “New own resources: possibilities and limitations of steering effects and sectoral policy co-benefits. On 31 May 2021, Members of the Committee will exchange views with experts from Vienna and Brno, who will present the intermediate results of their work and will be available for a Q&A session.
The study focuses on revenue sources that are subject to the first and second step of the roadmap for the introduction of new own resources as defined in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020: a plastic-based contribution, a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an ETS-ba
Latest news - Next AGRI meetings - 2021 - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
26/05/2021
In the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meetings through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next AGRI Committee meetings will take place in Brussels via videoconference on:
15 June 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-16.15 and 16.45-18.45
22 June 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-15.45
1 July 2021, 13.45-15.45
12 July 2021, 16.45-18.45
13 July 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-15.4
Highlights - Reduction of methane emissions: Public Hearing (May 27) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
25/05/2021
On Thursday 27 May, from 9:00 to 11:00, the ENVI Committee, in association with the ITRE and AGRI committees, will hold a public hearing on “The EU strategy to reduce methane emissions”. Members will debate with a number of experts and the European Commission on the actions needed to combat methane emissions, in particular in the agriculture, energy and waste sectors. ENVI is due to prepare a draft report on the topic by mid-June.
On 14 October 2020, the Commission had published the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, projecting that in order to achieve the Union's greenhouse gas reduction goal of at least 55% by 2030, methane emission reductions in the sectors concerned, i.e. energy, agric
Highlights - Plant variety rights, antimicrobials, end the cage age (May 21) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
25/05/2021
The AGRI Members voted on the 'Extension of the term of Community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals', on the 'Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as regards official controls on animals and products of animal origin exported from third countries to the Union to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials' and on the draft motion for a Resolution to the 'End the cage age' ECI.
MEPs voted on Mr Ruissen's legislative report. The Rapporteur welcomes the EC's proposal for this Regulation and suggested adopting it without amendments. T
Highlights - EMPL Committee meetings on 3 and 7 June 2021 - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 3 June, the EMPL Committee will hold a Structured Dialogue with European Commission Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Schmit. Members will consider the amendments to the draft report ‘adequate minimum wages in the European Union’ and will discuss a question for oral answer and draft motion for a resolution on the introduction of a European Social Security Number
EMPL Members will also exchange views with the Executive Director-nominee of EU-OSHA and will hear presentations on the impact of teleworking and digital work on workers and society and on the European Works Councils. On 7 June, the EMPL Committee will adopt the draft recommendation for second reading on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+).
Highlights - Public Hearing on Amazon and fundamental workers' rights and freedoms - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 27 May (13.45 - 15.45), the EMPL Committee will hold the Hearing “Amazon attacks on fundamental workers' rights and freedoms: freedom of assembly and association and the right to collective bargain and action”.
The Hearing aims to examine, and get a better understanding of, reports revealed in the media about Amazon potentially monitoring its workers as well as other business and workplace practices, which might be in breach of European labour, data and privacy laws. The Hearing also aims to identify the impact of these alleged activities on the fu
Highlights - AIDA - EMPL Public Hearing on AI and the labour market - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 25 May, AIDA and EMPL Committees organised a hearing on AI and the labour market, in which AI's impact on the future of skills was also discussed.
The event aimed to explore questions such as how can the labour market adapt to fast progressing digitalisation and increasing deployment of artificial intelligence, how to respond when new jobs emerge because of AI and some old ones disappear, what kind of skills will be needed in the future and how to ensure people have them, and how will AI change the workplace and the future of work and how to prepare for it.
Latest news - What's new? - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next remote EMPL meeting will take place on:
Wednesday 26 May, 9.00 - 12.00, 13.45 - 16.15 and 16.45 - 18.45 and Thursday 27 May, 9.00 -
Newsletters - May - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
23/05/2021
May
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Newsletters - April II - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
17/05/2021
April II
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Highlights - IMCO - AIDA joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
26/05/2021
On Wednesday 2 June 16.30-18.00 AIDA and IMCO members will hold a joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, notably on the recent Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, the "AI Act".
The proposal suggests new rules and actions aiming to turn the European single market into a global hub for trustworthy AI. This combination of the first-ever legal framework on AI and a new Coordinated Plan with Member States aims to guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses, while strengthening AI uptake in the single market, investment and innovation across the EU.
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Answer to a written question - Politicisation of the civil service in Romania - E-000666/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000666/2021
Answer to a written question - Human rights abuses facilitated by Chinese tech companies - E-000289/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000289/2021
Answer to a written question - Use of protected designations of origin and protection of competitors - E-001105/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001105/2021
Answer to a written question - Authorisation of state aid for Valencia’s <em>Fallas</em> sector owing to events being cancelled as a result of Covid-19 - E-001123/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001123/2021
Answer to a written question - Legality of aid to Plus Ultra airline - E-001674/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001674/2021
Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Αποτυχία εναρμόνισης με την ευρωπαϊκή οδηγία 93/13/ΕΟΚ - E-001491/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001491/2021
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Answer to a written question - Entry into the Schengen area of the Republic of Croatia and ensuring the equality of its citizens with EU and Schengen area citizens - P-001588/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : P-001588/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Αντιμετώπιση κυβερνοεπιθέσεων της Τουρκίας και του Ιράν - E-005820/2020(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-005820/2020
Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Εκρήξεις και κατασκευή τρίτου αντιδραστήρα στον πυρηνικό σταθμό Ακούγιου - E-001349/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001349/2021
Answer to a written question - Oltenia Energy Complex restructuring plan for 2021-2025 and prospects for 2030 - P-002278/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : P-002278/2021
Answer to a written question - Failure of opening up the domestic passenger transport market to competition - E-000254/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000254/2021
Answer to a written question - Tax havens and sports clubs - E-001085/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001085/2021
Answer to a written question - Franco-German tensions in the European defence field - E-005726/2020(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-005726/2020
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Answer to a written question - Girls murdered in Paraguay - E-000682/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
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Answer to a written question - Political interference by Turkey in Kosovo - E-001561/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001561/2021
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Answer to a written question - New position of the European Defence Agency’s former Chief Executive - E-001081/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Κειμήλια της Ιεράς Μονής Παναγίας Εικοσιφοινίσσης - E-001200/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001200/2021
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Answer to a written question - Women’s poverty in developing countries after the pandemic - E-001296/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001296/2021
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Answer to a written question - Kosovo Specialist Chambers - E-001577/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001577/2021
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Answer to a written question - State aid to zombie firms in Spain and possible incompatibility with the Temporary Framework - E-001641/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001641/2021
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Answer to a written question - Entryism by foreign companies in EU programmes - E-005679/2020(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-005679/2020
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Answer to a written question - Internet censorship - E-001048/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001048/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Σφοδροί τουρκικοί πυροβολισμοί κατά περιπόλου της Frontex στον Έβρο. - E-001399/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001399/2021
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Answer to a written question - Privatisation of hydroelectricity generation in France as a result of Project Hercules - E-000198/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000198/2021
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Answer to a written question - State of play of Portugal’s implementation of the 2014-2020 MFF and reprogrammability of funds - E-000763/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000763/2021
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Video of another event - Press conference by David Sassoli, EP President, and Janez Janša, Slovenian Prime Minister, on the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency - Wednesday, 26 May 2021 - 13:36
26/05/2021
Length of video : 28'
Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of another event - Press conference by Younous Omarjee, Chair of the Committee on Regional Development, and Pascal Arimont, Rapporteur, on Brexit Adjustment Reserve - Wednesday, 26 May 2021 - 10:32
26/05/2021
Length of video : 37'
Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Διάσκεψη για το Μέλλον της Ευρώπης: εναρκτήρια σύνοδος και εκδήλωση πολιτών τον Ιούνιο
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.
Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
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Highlights - BECA-AIDA Hearing: Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence in cancer care - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Thursday, 27 May the the Special Committee on Beating Cancer will put the spotlight on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer research, cancer care and personalised cancer medicine and issues related to data protection during a public hearing with 8 leading experts in the field. The public hearing is organised in association with the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA).
The event will have a particular emphasis on the treatment of health data and ensuring patients' data privacy in the context of the data exchange mechanisms proposed in Europe's Beating Cancer Plan that was prese
Highlights - AIDA Workshop on AI and Public Administration - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Friday 28 May, AIDA Committee will organise a workshop on AI and Public Administration. It aims to address the use and impact of AI in public services in the EU. The workshop will feature a scene-setter from the Joint Research Centre and practical examples of AI use in public administration on topics such as improving public administration with AI, fighting crime, document management and urban mobility. The workshop is open to all AIDA members and staff, and will not be webstreamed.
Workshop programme
Latest news - Next AIDA Committee Meetings - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Next AIDA Hearing with EMPL will take place on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 (9.00-12.00) and next AIDA meetings with IMCO - on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 (16.30-18.00) and with US AI Caucus - on
Highlights - AIDA - IMCO joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Wednesday 2 June 16.30-18.00 AIDA and IMCO members will hold a joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, notably on the recent Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, the "AI Act". The proposal suggests new rules and actions aiming to turn the European single market into a global hub for trustworthy AI.
This combination of the first-ever legal framework on AI and a new Coordinated Plan with Member States aims to guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses, while strengthening AI uptake in the single market, investment and innovation across the EU. The meeting will be webstreamed.
Highlights - AIDA joint meeting with AI Caucus in the US House of Representatives - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Thursday 3 June (17.30-18.45), AIDA members will hold a joint meeting with the AI Caucus in the US House of Representatives, to discuss transatlantic parliamentary cooperation on a global AI policy framework based on common values. This meeting takes place against the background of several developments in EU-US relations and in AI policy,...
notably the European Commission's Communication on A new EU-US agenda for global change of December 2020, the publication of the US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) final report in March 2021, and the European Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence - the "AI Act" of April 2021. The meeting will be webs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Διάσκεψη για το Μέλλον της Ευρώπης: εναρκτήρια σύνοδος και εκδήλωση πολιτών τον Ιούνιο
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.
Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
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Press release - Press Conference by President Sassoli on COVID-19, climate change and Russia
24/05/2021
Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit on Monday, EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10.00.
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Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 24-25 May 2021
24/05/2021
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
REPORT on competition policy – annual report 2020 - A9-0168/2021
26/05/2021
REPORT on competition policy – annual report 2020
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Johan Van Overtveldt
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ΕΚΘΕΣΗ σχετικά με τη διάσταση του φύλου στην πολιτική συνοχής - A9-0154/2021
26/05/2021
ΕΚΘΕΣΗ σχετικά με τη διάσταση του φύλου στην πολιτική συνοχής
Επιτροπή Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης
Monika Vana
Agenda - The Week Ahead 24 – 30 May 2021
21/05/2021
Committee meetings, Brussels
Latest news - Upcoming INTA meetings - Committee on International Trade
26/05/2021
The next INTA Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on 16 June 2021, 9.00 - 12.00, 13.45-15.45 and 17 June 2021 9.00 - 12.00.
The meetings will take place in Brussels Spaak 3C50 and with remote participation. The meetings will be web-streamed.
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities. The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scruti
Latest news - Next PECH committee meetings - Committee on Fisheries
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next PECH committee meeting will be held remotely on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, from 9:00 to 12:00 and
Highlights - Three years after #Metoo - Workshop - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 Policy Department C, at the request of the FEMM Committee, organised a Workshop entitled: “Three years after #Metoo - what needs to be done? A call for reforms to avoid sexual harassment in EU institutions”.
Sexual harassment is a form of violence against women and girls and a discrimination on the basis of sex. The #MeToo movement triggered the institutions to adapt their internal rules and procedures in order to better identify, counter and sanction harassment.
Now, three years after the start of #MeToo, it is time to explore what more needs to be done to prevent and fight sexual harassment in the institutions. Speakers with practical experience from different E
Highlights - Socio-economic position of women - Public Hearing - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 between 17h45-18h45 the FEMM Committee organised a Public Hearing entitled “Socio-economic position of women”.
This hearing offered a specific focus on the feedback experiences of women from race or cultural backgrounds of African, Middle-eastern and Asian descent, who live in the European Union.
The aim is to better understand the degree of their social and economic integration, their difficulties and their hopes, so as to imagine and develop practical, integrative and effective equality policies.
The following speakers presented their experiences, analysis and suggestions : Dr. Céline BARRY from the Center for Interdisciplinary Women and
Highlights - Protection of persons with disabilities - opinion in letter form - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 the FEMM Committee adopted an opinion in letter form to the report drafted by the Committee on Petitions (PETI) on “The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt”.
The rapporteur calls for the intersection of gender and disability to be mainstreamed in all EU policies, programmes, initiatives and in Member States' national action plans and to use funding instruments in favour of accessibility and non-discrimination. She calls for urgent measures to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence, via the use of the Istanbul Convention, the extension of the areas of crime in accordance with Article 83-1 of the TFEU and a holistic EU framework directive to prevent and c
Highlights - 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention - Exchange of views - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021, the FEMM and LIBE committees held an exchange of views entitled ‘The Istanbul Convention - 10th anniversary, including the impact of the withdrawal of Turkey’.
This landmark treaty of the Council of Europe was signed in May 2011 in Istanbul. It aims at creating a legal framework at pan-European level to protect women against all forms of violence, and prevent, prosecute and eliminate violence against women and domestic violence.
The FEMM-LIBE exchange of views examined the accomplishments and challenges ten years later, including the recent decision of Turkey to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention.
Highlights - Adding Gender-Based Violence as new ‘eurocrime’ - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 the FEMM and LIBE Committees considered the draft report with recommendations to the Commission on identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU.
This legislative initiative requests the Commission to propose a Council decision to consider gender-based violence as an area of crime that meets the criteria established under Article 83(1) TFEU.
During this meeting, LIBE and FEMM committees also held an exchange of views with several experts in the field of gender-based violence and EU Law. The event fed into the abovementioned legislative initiative.
Latest news - Next FEMM and joint committee meeting - 15 June 2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting
Latest news - ECON committee meetings - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next ECON Committee related meetings will take place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 May 2021.
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
Press release - Czech PM conflict of interest: MEPs want investigation into rule of law breaches
26/05/2021
The Commission’s audit findings confirm the ongoing conflict of interest of Czech Prime Minister Babiš that Parliament raised in several resolutions and discharge reports.
Committee on Budgetary Control
Press release - Brexit: €5 billion to help EU countries mitigate social and economic impact
25/05/2021
The Brexit Adjustment Reserve should primarily support the countries and sectors worst affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
Committee on Regional Development
Press release - Press Conference by President Sassoli on COVID-19, climate change and Russia
24/05/2021
Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit on Monday, EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10.00.
Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 24-25 May 2021
24/05/2021
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
Άρθρο - Η εκατονταετηρίδα της γέννησης του Αντρέι Ζαχάρωφ (βίντεο)
21/05/2021
Η 21η Μαΐου σηματοδοτεί την 100η επέτειο από τη γέννηση του Αντρέι Ζαχάρωφ, που έδωσε το όνομά του στο βραβείο του ΕΚ για τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.Press release - Data protection: MEPs urge the Commission to amend UK adequacy decisions
21/05/2021
The European Commission should amend its draft decision on UK data protection to ensure EU standards for citizens’ privacy are respected.
Committee on Development
Press release - Press Conference by EP President Sassoli and Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janša
21/05/2021
EP President David Sassoli and Prime Minister Janez Janša will hold a joint press conference on the priorities of the incoming Slovenian Council Presidency today at 13.25
Άρθρο - Βασικά σημεία ολομέλειας: Covid-19, κλίμα και πολιτισμός
21/05/2021
Το Κοινοβούλιο συζήτησε την άρση των πατεντών των εμβολίων COVID-19 και κατέληξε σε συμφωνία με το Συμβούλιο σχετικά με το ευρωπαϊκό πιστοποιητικό COVID-19.Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό COVID: συμφωνία μεταξύ Κοινοβουλίου και Συμβουλίου
20/05/2021
Οι διαπραγματευτές του ΕΚ και του Συμβουλίου κατέληξαν την Πέμπτη σε προσωρινή συμφωνία για ένα ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό για τη νόσο COVID-19.Επιτροπή Πολιτικών Ελευθεριών, Δικαιοσύνης και Εσωτερικών Υποθέσεων
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Ευρωπαϊκό ψηφιακό πιστοποιητικό COVID: συμφωνία μεταξύ Κοινοβουλίου και Συμβουλίου
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Press release - Press conference on deal on COVID-19 Certificate at 19.00 today
20/05/2021
The European Parliament negotiators and the Portuguese Council Presidency today reached a provisional agreement to establish an EU COVID-19 Certificate.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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Press release - Human rights: Chad, Haiti and Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan
20/05/2021
On Thursday, MEPs adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Chad and Haiti, and the situation for Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Press release - Parliament demands democratic scrutiny over national recovery efforts
20/05/2021
MEPs want to receive all relevant information on national recovery efforts, ensuring democratic oversight of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Το Κοινοβούλιο ζητά περισσότερες νόμιμες διόδους για τη μετανάστευση για ανεύρεση εργασίας
20/05/2021
Ένα ευρωπαϊκό πλαίσιο θα ομαλοποιήσει τη μετανάστευση, θα προσελκύσει απαραίτητους εργαζόμενους, θα υπονομεύσει τους διακινητές και θα διευκολύνει την ένταξη.
Επιτροπή Πολιτικών Ελευθεριών, Δικαιοσύνης και Εσωτερικών Υποθέσεων
Press release - MEPs refuse any agreement with China whilst sanctions are in place
20/05/2021
MEPs slam the recent Chinese sanctions against EU lawmakers and will not consider any talks on ratifying the EU-China agreement (CAI) while they remain.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Οι κανόνες για την περιβαλλοντική ευθύνη πρέπει να αναθεωρηθούν
20/05/2021
Οι ευρωβουλευτές ζητούν την ενίσχυση των υφιστάμενων κανόνων της ΕΕ σχετικά με την νομική ευθύνη των εταιρειών με στόχο τη μείωση και την πρόληψη περιβαλλοντικών βλαβών.
Επιτροπή Νομικών Θεμάτων
Press release - Getting a patent waiver is not enough, says WTO chief to Trade Committee
20/05/2021
Parliament’s Committee on Trade debated on Thursday how to increase vaccine production effectively with WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Committee on International Trade
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Άρθρο - Ενίσχυση του ευρωπαϊκού πολιτισμού και της δημιουργικότητας
20/05/2021
Οι ευρωβουλευτές ενέκριναν τον μεγαλύτερο μέχρι τώρα προϋπολογισμό της ΕΕ για τον πολιτισμό και τον δημιουργικό τομέα - ύψους 2,5 δισ. ευρώ για την περίοδο 2021-2027.Newsletters - ITRE Newsletter 2021 - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
26/05/2021
Newsletter 11/2021
26 May 2021
Newsletter 10/2021
10 May 2021
Newsletter 9/2021
26 April 2021
Newsletter 8/2021
15 April 2021
Newsletter 7/2021
13 April 2021
Newsletter 6/2021
Highlights - BECA Background Note: Unlocking the potential of AI in cancer care - Special Committee on Beating Cancer
26/05/2021
In view of the upcoming BECA hearing on 27 May, this background note aims to demystify AI technology, to explain its applications in cancer care and research, and to present its opportunities, future perspectives and limitations.
The briefing note features:
1) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
How AI works
Uptake of AI in healthcare
EU policy and regulatory framework on AI and related initiatives
2) The application of AI in cancer diagnostics, surgery and treatment
Computer-aided detection, diagnosis an
Latest news - Next AFCO Committee Meeting on 15 June 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs
26/05/2021
The next AFCO committee meeting is scheduled for 15 June 2021, 13.45 - 16.15 and 16.45 - 18.45.
In the context of the exponential growth of the corona virus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of the epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meeting will be held in Brussels and via video-conference, all
Highlights - ANIT hearing on Transport of species inadequately covered by Regulation 1/2005 - Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport
26/05/2021
On 31 May ANIT will organise a hearing on Transport of species (poultry, rabbits) inadequately covered by Regulation 1/2005, and remaining vulnerable categories of animals (gestating, end-of-production animals).
Certain species do not have clear or specific provisions on their welfare within Regulation 1/2005, despite the fact that they are covered by its scope. Therefore the aim of this hearing is to look into the transport situation for these species, and examine how provisions could/should be applied. 5 experts have been invited and their presentations will be followed by an exchange of views with Members.
Press release - Civil Liberties Committee endorses EU Digital Covid Certificate
26/05/2021
The certificate will facilitate free movement without discrimination and contribute to the EU’s economic recovery.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Highlights - New own resources – pros and cons of the future financing of the EU - Committee on Budgets
26/05/2021
The Committee on Budgets has commissioned an in-depth analysis on “New own resources: possibilities and limitations of steering effects and sectoral policy co-benefits. On 31 May 2021, Members of the Committee will exchange views with experts from Vienna and Brno, who will present the intermediate results of their work and will be available for a Q&A session.
The study focuses on revenue sources that are subject to the first and second step of the roadmap for the introduction of new own resources as defined in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020: a plastic-based contribution, a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an ETS-ba
Latest news - Next AGRI meetings - 2021 - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
26/05/2021
In the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meetings through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next AGRI Committee meetings will take place in Brussels via videoconference on:
15 June 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-16.15 and 16.45-18.45
22 June 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-15.45
1 July 2021, 13.45-15.45
12 July 2021, 16.45-18.45
13 July 2021, 9.00-12.00 and 13.45-15.4
Highlights - Reduction of methane emissions: Public Hearing (May 27) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
25/05/2021
On Thursday 27 May, from 9:00 to 11:00, the ENVI Committee, in association with the ITRE and AGRI committees, will hold a public hearing on “The EU strategy to reduce methane emissions”. Members will debate with a number of experts and the European Commission on the actions needed to combat methane emissions, in particular in the agriculture, energy and waste sectors. ENVI is due to prepare a draft report on the topic by mid-June.
On 14 October 2020, the Commission had published the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, projecting that in order to achieve the Union's greenhouse gas reduction goal of at least 55% by 2030, methane emission reductions in the sectors concerned, i.e. energy, agric
Highlights - Plant variety rights, antimicrobials, end the cage age (May 21) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
25/05/2021
The AGRI Members voted on the 'Extension of the term of Community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals', on the 'Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as regards official controls on animals and products of animal origin exported from third countries to the Union to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials' and on the draft motion for a Resolution to the 'End the cage age' ECI.
MEPs voted on Mr Ruissen's legislative report. The Rapporteur welcomes the EC's proposal for this Regulation and suggested adopting it without amendments. T
Highlights - EMPL Committee meetings on 3 and 7 June 2021 - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 3 June, the EMPL Committee will hold a Structured Dialogue with European Commission Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Schmit. Members will consider the amendments to the draft report ‘adequate minimum wages in the European Union’ and will discuss a question for oral answer and draft motion for a resolution on the introduction of a European Social Security Number
EMPL Members will also exchange views with the Executive Director-nominee of EU-OSHA and will hear presentations on the impact of teleworking and digital work on workers and society and on the European Works Councils. On 7 June, the EMPL Committee will adopt the draft recommendation for second reading on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+).
Highlights - Public Hearing on Amazon and fundamental workers' rights and freedoms - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 27 May (13.45 - 15.45), the EMPL Committee will hold the Hearing “Amazon attacks on fundamental workers' rights and freedoms: freedom of assembly and association and the right to collective bargain and action”.
The Hearing aims to examine, and get a better understanding of, reports revealed in the media about Amazon potentially monitoring its workers as well as other business and workplace practices, which might be in breach of European labour, data and privacy laws. The Hearing also aims to identify the impact of these alleged activities on the fu
Highlights - AIDA - EMPL Public Hearing on AI and the labour market - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
On 25 May, AIDA and EMPL Committees organised a hearing on AI and the labour market, in which AI's impact on the future of skills was also discussed.
The event aimed to explore questions such as how can the labour market adapt to fast progressing digitalisation and increasing deployment of artificial intelligence, how to respond when new jobs emerge because of AI and some old ones disappear, what kind of skills will be needed in the future and how to ensure people have them, and how will AI change the workplace and the future of work and how to prepare for it.
Latest news - What's new? - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next remote EMPL meeting will take place on:
Wednesday 26 May, 9.00 - 12.00, 13.45 - 16.15 and 16.45 - 18.45 and Thursday 27 May, 9.00 -
Newsletters - May - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
23/05/2021
May
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Newsletters - April II - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
17/05/2021
April II
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Highlights - IMCO - AIDA joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
26/05/2021
On Wednesday 2 June 16.30-18.00 AIDA and IMCO members will hold a joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, notably on the recent Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, the "AI Act".
The proposal suggests new rules and actions aiming to turn the European single market into a global hub for trustworthy AI. This combination of the first-ever legal framework on AI and a new Coordinated Plan with Member States aims to guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses, while strengthening AI uptake in the single market, investment and innovation across the EU.
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Answer to a written question - Politicisation of the civil service in Romania - E-000666/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000666/2021
Answer to a written question - Human rights abuses facilitated by Chinese tech companies - E-000289/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000289/2021
Answer to a written question - Use of protected designations of origin and protection of competitors - E-001105/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001105/2021
Answer to a written question - Authorisation of state aid for Valencia’s <em>Fallas</em> sector owing to events being cancelled as a result of Covid-19 - E-001123/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001123/2021
Answer to a written question - Legality of aid to Plus Ultra airline - E-001674/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001674/2021
Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Αποτυχία εναρμόνισης με την ευρωπαϊκή οδηγία 93/13/ΕΟΚ - E-001491/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001491/2021
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Answer to a written question - Entry into the Schengen area of the Republic of Croatia and ensuring the equality of its citizens with EU and Schengen area citizens - P-001588/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : P-001588/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Αντιμετώπιση κυβερνοεπιθέσεων της Τουρκίας και του Ιράν - E-005820/2020(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-005820/2020
Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Εκρήξεις και κατασκευή τρίτου αντιδραστήρα στον πυρηνικό σταθμό Ακούγιου - E-001349/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001349/2021
Answer to a written question - Oltenia Energy Complex restructuring plan for 2021-2025 and prospects for 2030 - P-002278/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : P-002278/2021
Answer to a written question - Failure of opening up the domestic passenger transport market to competition - E-000254/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000254/2021
Answer to a written question - Tax havens and sports clubs - E-001085/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001085/2021
Answer to a written question - Franco-German tensions in the European defence field - E-005726/2020(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-005726/2020
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Answer to a written question - Girls murdered in Paraguay - E-000682/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
Answer to a written question - Political interference by Turkey in Kosovo - E-001561/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001561/2021
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Answer to a written question - New position of the European Defence Agency’s former Chief Executive - E-001081/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Κειμήλια της Ιεράς Μονής Παναγίας Εικοσιφοινίσσης - E-001200/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001200/2021
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Answer to a written question - Women’s poverty in developing countries after the pandemic - E-001296/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001296/2021
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Answer to a written question - Kosovo Specialist Chambers - E-001577/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001577/2021
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Answer to a written question - State aid to zombie firms in Spain and possible incompatibility with the Temporary Framework - E-001641/2021(ASW)
26/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001641/2021
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Answer to a written question - Entryism by foreign companies in EU programmes - E-005679/2020(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-005679/2020
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Answer to a written question - Internet censorship - E-001048/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-001048/2021
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Απάντηση σε γραπτή ερώτηση - Σφοδροί τουρκικοί πυροβολισμοί κατά περιπόλου της Frontex στον Έβρο. - E-001399/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
Βλ. ερώτηση (ερωτήσεις) : E-001399/2021
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Answer to a written question - Privatisation of hydroelectricity generation in France as a result of Project Hercules - E-000198/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000198/2021
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Answer to a written question - State of play of Portugal’s implementation of the 2014-2020 MFF and reprogrammability of funds - E-000763/2021(ASW)
25/05/2021
See question(s) : E-000763/2021
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Video of another event - Press conference by David Sassoli, EP President, and Janez Janša, Slovenian Prime Minister, on the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency - Wednesday, 26 May 2021 - 13:36
26/05/2021
Length of video : 28'
Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of another event - Press conference by Younous Omarjee, Chair of the Committee on Regional Development, and Pascal Arimont, Rapporteur, on Brexit Adjustment Reserve - Wednesday, 26 May 2021 - 10:32
26/05/2021
Length of video : 37'
Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Διάσκεψη για το Μέλλον της Ευρώπης: εναρκτήρια σύνοδος και εκδήλωση πολιτών τον Ιούνιο
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
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Highlights - BECA-AIDA Hearing: Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence in cancer care - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Thursday, 27 May the the Special Committee on Beating Cancer will put the spotlight on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer research, cancer care and personalised cancer medicine and issues related to data protection during a public hearing with 8 leading experts in the field. The public hearing is organised in association with the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA).
The event will have a particular emphasis on the treatment of health data and ensuring patients' data privacy in the context of the data exchange mechanisms proposed in Europe's Beating Cancer Plan that was prese
Highlights - AIDA Workshop on AI and Public Administration - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Friday 28 May, AIDA Committee will organise a workshop on AI and Public Administration. It aims to address the use and impact of AI in public services in the EU. The workshop will feature a scene-setter from the Joint Research Centre and practical examples of AI use in public administration on topics such as improving public administration with AI, fighting crime, document management and urban mobility. The workshop is open to all AIDA members and staff, and will not be webstreamed.
Workshop programme
Latest news - Next AIDA Committee Meetings - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Next AIDA Hearing with EMPL will take place on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 (9.00-12.00) and next AIDA meetings with IMCO - on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 (16.30-18.00) and with US AI Caucus - on
Highlights - AIDA - IMCO joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Wednesday 2 June 16.30-18.00 AIDA and IMCO members will hold a joint exchange of views with Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, notably on the recent Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, the "AI Act". The proposal suggests new rules and actions aiming to turn the European single market into a global hub for trustworthy AI.
This combination of the first-ever legal framework on AI and a new Coordinated Plan with Member States aims to guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses, while strengthening AI uptake in the single market, investment and innovation across the EU. The meeting will be webstreamed.
Highlights - AIDA joint meeting with AI Caucus in the US House of Representatives - Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
26/05/2021
On Thursday 3 June (17.30-18.45), AIDA members will hold a joint meeting with the AI Caucus in the US House of Representatives, to discuss transatlantic parliamentary cooperation on a global AI policy framework based on common values. This meeting takes place against the background of several developments in EU-US relations and in AI policy,...
notably the European Commission's Communication on A new EU-US agenda for global change of December 2020, the publication of the US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) final report in March 2021, and the European Commission proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence - the "AI Act" of April 2021. The meeting will be webs
Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου - Διάσκεψη για το Μέλλον της Ευρώπης: εναρκτήρια σύνοδος και εκδήλωση πολιτών τον Ιούνιο
26/05/2021
Η εκτελεστική επιτροπή ενέκρινε σήμερα το χρονοδιάγραμμα των συνεδριάσεων της ολομέλειας και των ομάδων Ευρωπαίων πολιτών — η σειρά των εκδηλώσεων αρχίζει τον επόμενο μήνα.Επιτροπή Συνταγματικών Υποθέσεων
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Press release - Press Conference by President Sassoli on COVID-19, climate change and Russia
24/05/2021
Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit on Monday, EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10.00.
Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 24-25 May 2021
24/05/2021
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
REPORT on competition policy – annual report 2020 - A9-0168/2021
26/05/2021
REPORT on competition policy – annual report 2020
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Johan Van Overtveldt
Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
ΕΚΘΕΣΗ σχετικά με τη διάσταση του φύλου στην πολιτική συνοχής - A9-0154/2021
26/05/2021
ΕΚΘΕΣΗ σχετικά με τη διάσταση του φύλου στην πολιτική συνοχής
Επιτροπή Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης
Monika Vana
Agenda - The Week Ahead 24 – 30 May 2021
21/05/2021
Committee meetings, Brussels
Latest news - Upcoming INTA meetings - Committee on International Trade
26/05/2021
The next INTA Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on 16 June 2021, 9.00 - 12.00, 13.45-15.45 and 17 June 2021 9.00 - 12.00.
The meetings will take place in Brussels Spaak 3C50 and with remote participation. The meetings will be web-streamed.
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities. The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scruti
Latest news - Next PECH committee meetings - Committee on Fisheries
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next PECH committee meeting will be held remotely on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, from 9:00 to 12:00 and
Highlights - Three years after #Metoo - Workshop - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 Policy Department C, at the request of the FEMM Committee, organised a Workshop entitled: “Three years after #Metoo - what needs to be done? A call for reforms to avoid sexual harassment in EU institutions”.
Sexual harassment is a form of violence against women and girls and a discrimination on the basis of sex. The #MeToo movement triggered the institutions to adapt their internal rules and procedures in order to better identify, counter and sanction harassment.
Now, three years after the start of #MeToo, it is time to explore what more needs to be done to prevent and fight sexual harassment in the institutions. Speakers with practical experience from different E
Highlights - Socio-economic position of women - Public Hearing - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 between 17h45-18h45 the FEMM Committee organised a Public Hearing entitled “Socio-economic position of women”.
This hearing offered a specific focus on the feedback experiences of women from race or cultural backgrounds of African, Middle-eastern and Asian descent, who live in the European Union.
The aim is to better understand the degree of their social and economic integration, their difficulties and their hopes, so as to imagine and develop practical, integrative and effective equality policies.
The following speakers presented their experiences, analysis and suggestions : Dr. Céline BARRY from the Center for Interdisciplinary Women and
Highlights - Protection of persons with disabilities - opinion in letter form - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 the FEMM Committee adopted an opinion in letter form to the report drafted by the Committee on Petitions (PETI) on “The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt”.
The rapporteur calls for the intersection of gender and disability to be mainstreamed in all EU policies, programmes, initiatives and in Member States' national action plans and to use funding instruments in favour of accessibility and non-discrimination. She calls for urgent measures to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence, via the use of the Istanbul Convention, the extension of the areas of crime in accordance with Article 83-1 of the TFEU and a holistic EU framework directive to prevent and c
Highlights - 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention - Exchange of views - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021, the FEMM and LIBE committees held an exchange of views entitled ‘The Istanbul Convention - 10th anniversary, including the impact of the withdrawal of Turkey’.
This landmark treaty of the Council of Europe was signed in May 2011 in Istanbul. It aims at creating a legal framework at pan-European level to protect women against all forms of violence, and prevent, prosecute and eliminate violence against women and domestic violence.
The FEMM-LIBE exchange of views examined the accomplishments and challenges ten years later, including the recent decision of Turkey to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention.
Highlights - Adding Gender-Based Violence as new ‘eurocrime’ - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
On Tuesday 25 May 2021 the FEMM and LIBE Committees considered the draft report with recommendations to the Commission on identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU.
This legislative initiative requests the Commission to propose a Council decision to consider gender-based violence as an area of crime that meets the criteria established under Article 83(1) TFEU.
During this meeting, LIBE and FEMM committees also held an exchange of views with several experts in the field of gender-based violence and EU Law. The event fed into the abovementioned legislative initiative.
Latest news - Next FEMM and joint committee meeting - 15 June 2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting
Latest news - ECON committee meetings - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
26/05/2021
In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.
Following these decisions, the next ECON Committee related meetings will take place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 May 2021.
