Highlights

The Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age is holding a public hearing on the external policy dimension of AI, with panels taking place on 1 and 4 March. The first panel, held in association with the Committee on Foreign Affairs, deals with regulatory convergence in the field AI diplomacy and governance in a global setting. The second panel will be held in association with the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, focusing on the aspects of AI, cybersecurity and defence.

The Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport will hold a public hearing with experts on the transport of live animals to third countries, on 1 March.

The Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, Including Disinformation will discuss the past and future strategy of the European External Action Service to battle foreign interference. The meeting will be held on 1 March with High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission for a Stronger Europe in the World, Josep Borrell.

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