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The European Parliament Committee Guide 2024

As MEPs begin their legislative work for the tenth mandate, explore the priorities of each of the European Parliament's committees and subcommittees.

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MEP Bernd Lange, Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs, discusses the importance of the European Parliament's committees and his role in streamlining EP decision-making.
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Amid rising global tensions, the Committee on Foreign Affairs aims to strengthen EU foreign policy, support Ukraine and enhance co-operation with key international partners in the coming term.
Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
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Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
AFCO chair MEP Sven Simon calls for constitutional reform across the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament to strengthen the union’s democratic legitimacy.
Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness
12 Nov
Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness
Trade dependencies are undermining the EU’s economic security, highlighting the need for diversification and openness in international partnerships. The chair of INTA shares his vision.
Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down
12 Nov Energy & Environment
Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down
To ensure a just and sustainable future for the European economy, ENVI must implement the Green Deal, strengthen the biodiversity strategy, and boost public investment this mandate. Poor cohesion between member states risks rerailing progress.
Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs
12 Nov Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs
A bold approach is required to implement the green transition through industrial innovation – but member states must be given financial and technological support as they shift to renewable energy sources.
Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance
12 Nov Economics
Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance
Regional wealth transfers triggered by differing member states’ tax systems weaken the EU’s competitiveness in the global market and enable continued tax evasion. Reforms are needed.
Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness
12 Nov Economics
Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness
By overcoming fragmentation, increasing financial investment, and revising public procurement rules, Europe can strengthen its competitive edge and thrive in the global economy.
Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development
12 Nov
Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development
As global challenges mount and EU overseas aid declines, the European Parliament’s Committee on Development will play a crucial role in ensuring vulnerable populations receive vital support.
Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs
12 Nov
Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs
The new-look CAP should avoid bureaucratic entanglements and be equipped to face incoming challenges, such as EU enlargement.
Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive
12 Nov
Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive
As the EU turns its focus to economic performance, there is a pressing need to ensure bloc-wide workplace wellbeing, social rights and working conditions are upheld
Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges
12 Nov
Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges
The Committee on Fisheries must strike a balance between tackling environmental and socio-economic obstacles to ensure a thriving and resilient future for the European fishing industry.
Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security
12 Nov
Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security
In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and amid rising security threats from global instigators, the EU must bolster Europe’s defence capabilities.
Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises
12 Nov
Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises
The Committee on Budgets must transform current thinking to ensure the budget's allocations, financing methods and funding sources address emerging challenges.
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
12 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
With Europe facing unprecedented migration, security and human rights challenges, it is LIBE’s role to step up and ensure that institutions and authorities have the resources and capabilities to combat threats.
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
12 Nov
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
The Committee on Legal Affairs is poised to address a legislative agenda that includes regulating AI, strengthening judicial independence and ensuring the EU’s legal framework adapts to new challenges.
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
12 Nov
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
Prioritising sustainability, passenger rights and enhanced connectivity will make both sectors more resilient and more affordable across the bloc.
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
12 Nov
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
To tackle regional disparities and support development, Europe must implement a strong cohesion policy backed by an ambitious budget – failure to act risks undermining EU progress.
Op-ed: Culture, free media and youth are at the heart of EU democracy
12 Nov
Op-ed: Culture, free media and youth are at the heart of EU democracy
Europe must be a beacon of artistic freedom, cultural diversity and social inclusion amid the rise of artificial intelligence and diverse global challenges.
Op-ed: Political differences should not prevent equal application of human rights
12 Nov
Op-ed: Political differences should not prevent equal application of human rights
As DROI fights for its reputation following Qatargate, the subcommittee must reject partisan interpretations of human rights and encourage a unified commitment to uphold universal rights globally.
Op-ed: Transparency in EU spending is essential for sustaining public trust
12 Nov
Op-ed: Transparency in EU spending is essential for sustaining public trust
This term, the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control must focus on maintaining the integrity of the EU budget and scrutinising financial operations, as well as safeguarding taxpayers’ money.
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
12 Nov
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
With only 40 per cent female representation in the College of Commissioners and amid a bloc-wide gender backlash, the role of FEMM has never been more vital.
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
12 Nov
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
Major EU pharma reforms, critical medicine security and biotech innovation must take precedence in the Public Health Subcommittee’s upcoming agenda to strengthen healthcare and tackle health inequalities.
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
12 Nov
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
To secure Europe’s economic future, decisive action and the adoption of a clear industrial strategy, coupled with significant investment, is imperative.
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
11 Nov
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
PETI prioritises citizen concerns, tackling vital issues like the rule of law and environmental protection to enhance the EU’s public image. In the next term, making Parliament as accessible as possible is top of the committee’s agenda.