Highlights

13-17 January: Committees and Political Groups

In the week of 13 January, Members' work is split between meetings in Parliamentary Committees and political groups.

Some of the highlights this week include an exchange of views between the Members of the AFET committee and the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos; another exchange of views organised by the SEDE and AFET committees with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte and a Public hearing by the FISC committee on the impact of taxation on gender equality in the European Union.

Calendar
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The European Parliament’s calendar for 2025 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.

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.
10-01-2025 - 09:31

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
10-01-2025 - 09:31

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