Hoorzittingen
Een commissie kan een hoorzitting met deskundigen beleggen wanneer zij deze noodzakelijk acht om een bepaalde zaak naar behoren te kunnen afhandelen. Hoorzittingen kunnen ook gezamenlijk door twee of meer commissies worden gehouden. De meeste commissies houden regelmatig hoorzittingen om deskundigen te horen en over kernzaken te kunnen discussiëren. Op deze pagina staat alle beschikbare informatie over de hoorzittingen van de commissies, inclusief programma's en bijdragen van de sprekers.
PETI Public hearing ‘Excessive price increases in EU touristic areas and overtourism’ based on Petition 1377/2024.
Age verification, assurance & estimation techniques for protection of minors online
Can age-check tools protect children online without harming their fundamental rights ?
The European Commission is preparing a package of reforms to enhance police and judicial cooperation in the fight against crime across the EU and to address challenges like organised crime networks, digital crime, smuggling and drugs trafficking, as well as hybrid threats (cyberattacks, sabotage).
Three European Parliament committees, IMCO, JURI and PETI, held a public hearing on the European Citizens’ Initiative “Stop Destroying Videogames.” The hearing follows the initiative’s submission on 26 January 2026 and gave its organisers the chance to present their proposal. Members of Parliament questioned the European Commission about actions it may take in response.
On 15 April, the CULT Committee hosted a public hearing on "Education as a driver for empowering youth, fostering inclusiveness and engagement in Europe", exploring the role of education in contributing to a more inclusive Europe where young people can thrive and are empowered.
On Wednesday 15 April 2026 the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament will hold a Public Hearing on Trade and Investment relations with China from 15.00 to 17.00 in Brussels.
On 14 April, The HOUS Committee hosted a public hearing on Coastal flooding and shoreline retreat, bringing together public authorities and experts in urban planning, hydraulics, and land management. Discussions focused on the impact of climate-induced coastal changes on housing availability and affordability across EU Member States, as well as practical strategies for flood prevention and adaptation.
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) held a public hearing on the “Global role of the euro” on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, from 14:30 to 16:00.
On Tuesday 14 April, the Subcommittee on Human Rights held a public hearing on 'Caste discrimination in South Asia'. The panel, comprised of representatives of the European External Action Service, the United Nations, as well as civil society actors and individuals with lived experience, provided a holistic overview of caste discrimination and its implications for human rights in South Asia.
On Wednesday 8 April 2026, ECON Members will discuss with experts from the insurance and pensions sectors as well as from EIOPA and Better Finance best practices on the role of pension funds and insurance undertakings in mobilising long-term capital.
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, the FEMM Committee jointly with the Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on “Menopause care in the EU“.
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) held a public hearing on “New market entrants in the banking landscape (‘neobanks’) and their impact on the Banking Union” on Thursday, 19 March 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00.