Highlights

02-06 December: Work in Parliamentary Committees

In the week of 02 December, a large part of Members' work will be in Parliamentary Committees.

One of the important highlights include the European Parliament's second Disability Rights Week with various events organised by the committees to talk about issues faced by citizens. In other business, the AFET and BUDG committees will hold the first Ukraine Facility Dialogue with the European Commission and the PETI committee organises a hearing of the candidates for the office of the European Ombudsman.

Profile of a woman
03-12-2024 - 10:18

Every year Parliament holds a Gender Equality Week to take stock of the achievements and identify new measures to advance girls' and women's rights and ensure gender equality. Events are organised by Parliament's committees, delegations, political groups and administration. The first edition was held in 2020, on the initiative of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee.

Illustration on a blue background about the second Disability Rights Week. The illustration shows 5 people. From left to right: a boy with a guide dog, a young woman with a hearing aid, an elderly woman with crutches, a young man with a prothesis and an woman in a wheelchair.

In the wake of a renewed European Disability Strategy 2025-2030 and the next Report of the UNCRPD Committee on the European Union, Parliament will hold its second Disability Rights Week from 2 to 6 December 2024, mainstreaming disability rights throughout all policy fields.

Coloured dots in green, pink, yellow, red and blue in a round shape, representing the five chapters of the Fact Sheets on the European Union.
29-11-2024 - 08:46

The Fact Sheets on the EU provide an overview of European integration and of Parliament's contribution to that process. They present a brief summary of the EU's institutions and policies, and of Parliament's role in their development. Available in 24 languages, they cover five main areas: how the EU works; economy, science and quality of life; cohesion, growth and jobs; fundamental rights, security and justice; and the EU's external relations. The online version is updated regularly.

Committee meeting
29-11-2024 - 08:46

Parliament's committees deal with EU legislative proposals by adopting reports, which then are referred to plenary for voting by all Members, and appoint negotiation teams to conduct talks with Council. They adopt non-legislative reports, organise hearings with experts and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. Parliament can set up sub-committees and special committees to deal with specific issues. Each committee elects a chair and up to four vice-chairs for a two and a half year mandate.

A quick look at Parliamentary committees