Missa inte
18 May – 21 May: Plenary week
In the week of 18 May, Members' work is centered on Parliament's plenary sitting, and Committees meet only in exceptional cases. Please, see the pages of the respective committees for highlights and information on meetings and events.
The new edition of the Monthly Highlights newsletter is out. Showcasing the work of policy departments and support units of the European Parliament, this monthly round-up is designed to keep Members and external stakeholders informed about what is happening now, and what is coming next. Don’t miss the May edition: discover impactful research, explore upcoming publications and events, and get inspired.
The European Parliament’s calendar is available through the link below. Parliament decides its annual calendar of work on the basis of a proposal by the Conference of Presidents. It is divided into plenary sittings (part-sessions) and meetings.
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.