• Discussion with Walter RADERMACHER, Director-General of Eurostat (16.30-17.45)

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.

Official Visit to Germany

• 08:00 Meeting with Gunther KRICHBAUM, Chair of the EU Committee of the Bundestag and other members of the Committee

• 09:15 Visit to the topography of Terror Documentation Center

• 10:15 Meeting with Guido WESTERWELLE, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany

• 11:30 Meeting with Norbert LAMMERT, President of the Bundestag

• 13:45 Meeting with Angela MERKEL, Chancellor of Germany

• 14:30 Meeting with all the political fractions of the German Bundestag

• 17:30 Meeting with Joachim GAUCK, President of Germany
  

• Human rights of migrants - discussion with the UN Special Rapporteur and with the Deputy Executive Director of FRONTEX on EU migration policies with neighbourhood countries and management of migration flows at the EU's external borders.
  

• Developments in relation to the former DAS (Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad), Colombia - discussion with Luis Guillermo Pérez CASAS, FIDH Secretary General
  

• Human rights situation in Saudi Arabia - discussion
  

• EU Special Representative  on Human Rights - discussion
  

• European Parliament Resolution on the negotiations on the UN Arms Trade Treaty
  report by Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI (ALDE, FI)

• Establishing an instrument for stability, report by Franziska Katharina BRANTNER (Greens/EFA, DE)

• "Political and social developments in Russia in 2012 as a consequence of its new role on the global stage" Presentation of the study

• Pharmacovigilance, regulation (EC) No 726/2004 (COD) - Vote on a regulation, report by Linda McAVAN (S&D, UK)

• Pharmacovigilance, directive 2001/83/EC (COD) - Vote on a directive, report by Linda McAVAN (S&D, UK) 

• Hearing on "SMEs: competitiveness and business opportunities" (09.00-12.30) See Public Hearings

• The structured dialogue: European Parliament / European Commission  - Discussion with Günther OETTINGER, Commissioner for Energy (12.00)

• The structured dialogue: European Parliament / European Commission - Discussion with Antonio TAJANI, Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship  (15.00-16.00)

Votes (16.00)

• Critical information infrastructure protection. Achievements and next steps: towards global cyber-security (INI) - Vote on a resolution. Report by Ivailo KALFIN (S&D, BG)

• Engaging in energy policy cooperation with partners beyond our borders: A strategic approach to secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply (INI) - Vote on a resolution. Report by Edit HERCZOG (S&D, HU)         

• Discussion with Neelie KROES, Commissioner responsible for the Digital Agenda (15.00-16.00)

Vote (16.00-16.20)

• Access to Basic Banking Services (INI) - Vote on a resolution. Report by Evelyne GEBHARDT (S&D, DE)     

Amendment to Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (COD) - vote on a report by Brian SIMPSON (S&D, UK)

The protection of animals during transport (INI) - vote on a draft opinion by  Luis DE GRANDES PASCUAL (PPE, ES)

Discussion on the Cohesion Policy Legislative Package with representatives of the Major EU Regional Organisations (10.30-12.30)

Discussion with John DALLI, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy (structural dialogue)

Amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards the application of direct payments to farmers in respect of the year 2013 (COD) - vote on a report by Luis Manuel CAPOULAS SANTOS (S&D, PT)

• Alleged transportation & illegal detention of prisoners in European countries by the CIA: follow-up of the EP TDIP Committee report (INI) - Presentation of draft report by Hélène FLAUTRE (Greens/EFA, FR) (9.00 - 9.45)

Votes (9.45 - 10.45)

• European Year of Citizens (2013) (COD) - orientation vote, rapporteur Antigoni PAPADOPOULOU (S&D, CY)

• The European Investigation Order in criminal matters (COD) - orientation vote, rapporteur Nuno MELO (EPP, PT)

End of votes

• Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement between the EU and its Member States, Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland and the USA (NLE) - opinion by Dimitrios DROUTSAS (S&D, EL) (10.45 - 11.45)

• Discussion with Commissioner Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ on institutional affairs, in particular petitions. (15.00 - 16.00)

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.

The Industry, Research and Energy Committee will hold a hearing on the competiveness of SMEs in the EU. The debate will focus on how to reinforce the competitiveness of SMEs through COSME (EU programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs), how to reduce the administrative burden and how to help SMEs to seize global opportunities. Representatives of employers' organisations, of Chambers of Commerce and other business stakeholders are among the participants. The meeting will be chaired by Amalia SARTORI (EPP, IT)

The Transport and Tourism Committee will hold a hearing on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines proposal tabled in October 2011. MEPs will address the methodology, implications and conditions applying to TEN-T project funding beyond 2013.

The Transport and Tourism Committee will hold a hearing with experts and the Commission on the "airports package" proposal. They will discuss future rules for operational restrictions based on noise, further opening of the market for ground-handling and services and the allocation of landing and take-off slots to increase efficiency and ensure best usage of limited capacities in the EU's main airports.

• This week two important events on WTO are organized by INTA: 25th session of the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO and a public workshop. Steering committee will prepare for the plenary session of the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO to be held in Geneva on 15-16 November and adopt a draft declaration on the recent developments at the WTO. Public workshop will focus on the future of the WTO and International Trading System.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Association of European Journalists (AEJ), a seminar on media freedom in the EU Member States (including Croatia) is being held on 8 May by Parliament's DG Communication in conjunction with the AEJ.

The event will be opened by EP Vice-President for Communication Anni Podimata and AEJ President Eileen Dunne. A keynote speech will be given by Neelie Kroes, Commissioner responsible for the Digital Agenda for Europe.  A panel discussion will follow on how the EU institutions could work with the Council of Europe, the OSCE and NGOs on the subject of media freedom. Speakers: Doris Pack (EPP), Chair of EP Culture Committee, Renate Weber (ALDE), EP rapporteur on Media Freedom, and journalists William Horsley (AEJ) and Jean-Paul Marthoz (Committee to Protect Journalists).

• 9:15 Meeting with Helen Elizabeth CLARK, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - "Grand salon protocolaire", Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building - 9th floor

• 12:00 Meeting with Pat COX, former President of the European Parliament - President's Office, Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building - 9th floor

• 16:30 Meeting with Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, Minister of Finance of Germany- President's Office, Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building (9th floor)

• 19:00 Award ceremony of the Civis Media for integration and cultural pluralism in Europe, Altiero Spinelli (ASP) building - in front of the Vox box (3rd floor)

Jointly with Committee on Development

• Discussion with Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on the UNDP's role in the global institutional architecture, Rio+20 and the implementation of the Millenium Development Goals

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.

• 08:00 Meeting with U Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Myanmar Parliament - "Grand salon protocolaire", Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building - 9th floor

• 8:45 Meeting with Paulo PORTAS, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal - President's Office, Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building - 9th floor

• 09:00 Solemn celebration in memory of Miguel PORTAS, Member of the European Parliament - Yehudi Menuhin space, Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building

• 10:45 Meeting with Victor PONTA, Prime Minister Designate of Romania, , followed by a press point - Press area, Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS) building - 9th floor

• 15:00 Meeting with Olaf SCHOLZ, Mayor of Hamburg

• 19:00 Participation in the event organised by Bucerius Law School on Europe - Audimax of the Bucerius Law School (Hamburg)

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.

A delegation of 7 MEPs, chaired by Tokia SAÏFI (EPP, FR) and Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) is heading to Algeria to participate in the work of the International Election Observation Mission by observing parliamentary elections in Algeria. The other members of the delegation are Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU, (EPP, EL), Frank ENGEL (EPP, LU) Santiago FISAS AYXELA, (EPP, ES), Ines AYALA SENDER (S&D, ES) and Carmen ROMERO LÓPEZ  (S&D, ES).

The MEPs will observe in Algiers and surroundings and they will also meet the representatives of local media and the civil society. 12th May there will be a press conference on the outcome of the election where the MEPs will deliver their statement.