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On 2nd of March, LIBE Committee held an exchange of views on the growing systemic risks posed by AI systems to media pluralism, editorial autonomy and democratic discourse, particularly in the context of AI-powered search and information curation.

On 2nd of March, the LIBE Committee hosted a Public Hearing on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for a "Ban on conversion practices in the European Union".

On 24 February, the LIBE Committee organised a Public Hearing on ‘Empowering Police and Judicial Authorities: Towards More Effective and Lawful Data Access for Law Enforcement Purposes’.

On 23 February, the LIBE Committee held an exchange of views on countering foreign interferences and defending the EU's critical infrastructure with Ms Despina Spanou, Deputy Director-General at the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology.

On 27 January, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs welcomed the Cypriot Ministers in charge of Justice, Migration and International Protection, and European Affairs to present the programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council (January-June 2026).

On 26 January, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) held a debate on the state of play of negotiations on EU Readmission Agreements and related arrangements. The discussion took place in a context marked by migration pressures, geopolitical developments, and broader internal and external EU considerations. It provided the opportunity to take stock of progress and recent developments in this area since 2025.

On 26 January, Professor Rafael Bustos Gisbert, Member of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, presented the Updated Rule of Law Checklist (CDL-AD(2025)002), adopted at the Venice Commission's Plenary Session on 12-13 December 2025.

On 27 January 2026, the Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs had an exchange of views with representatives of the European Commission, and of national authorities responsible for internal affairs and border security.