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In the week of 4 December, Members' work is split between meetings in Parliamentary Committees and political groups. Important hearings and debates will take place, as well as a string of votes. In particular, the Committees will vote on Critical Raw Materials Act, European Digital Identity, Union's protection against energy market manipulation (REMIT), Driving licences directive, and Maritime Safety Package. Follow the links below for a selection of this week's highlights.
- CONT - Budgetary Control: 2022 Parliament Discharge Hearing with the Secretary-General
- ECON - Economic and Monetary Affairs: Hearing with Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board
- ITRE - Industry, Research and Energy: Votes on Critical Raw Materials Act, European Digital Identity, and Union’s protection against energy market manipulation (REMIT)
- IMCO - Internal Market and Consumer Protection: Package Travel Directive and Consumer Protection
- TRAN - Transport and Tourism: Driving licences directive
- AGRI - Agriculture and Rural Development: Voting session and exchanges on topical issues

This week marks the first time when the European Parliament, led by its Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, is organising a Disability Rights Week. For full information, please, follow the link to the event page.

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