Hearings
A committee is permitted to organise a hearing with experts, where this is considered essential to its work on a particular subject. Hearings can also be held jointly by two or more committees. Most committees organise regular hearings, as they allow them to hear from experts and hold discussions on the key issues. On this page you will find all the available information relating to committee hearings, including programmes and contributions from speakers.
On 24 February 2026, the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) and the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) held a joint public hearing on the immunity of United Nations (UN) and International Criminal Court (ICC) officials. The hearing examined the legal frameworks underpinning the privileges and immunities of international officials, in light of recent US sanctions on UN and ICC personnel.
The hearing, organised in the context of the JURI Committee’s work linked to the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aimed to provide a platform for representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities and older adults, practitioners, policymakers, and notaries, to provide insights on recent developments and challenges in the area of legal capacity and supported decision-making across Member States.
On 4 November 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on improving gender diversity in the IP sector.
On 4 November 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on the 'European Cross-Border Association: Legal Foundations and Civil Society Impact'.
On 13 May 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on Reporting obligations.
On 18 March 2025, JURI and EMPL Members held a public hearing on the protection and promotion of the rights of children placed in alternative care
On 30 January 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on the Commission proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AILD - 2022/303(COD)).
On 29 January 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs will hold a public hearing on Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law.