Hearing of Commissioner-designate Costas Kadis | News

Hearing of Commissioner-designate Costas Kadis | News

Ensuring profitability, promoting the blue economy and protecting oceans In his introductory speech, Mr Kadis spoke of the need to secure a sustainable, competitive and resilient fisheries and aquaculture sectors, and promote the blue economy while protecting the oceans. For that, the Commissioner-designate will rely on the conclusions of the ongoing evaluation of the Common … Read more

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

A committee bureau (Chair and up to four Vice-chairs) is elected for a two- and- a- half- year mandate. Committees deal with legislative proposals, appoint negotiating teams to conduct talks with EU ministers, adopt reports, organise hearings and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. This text will be continuously updated throughout the day. More information … Read more

Spanish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities | News

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education and Vocational Training Pilar Alegría said the presidency will focus on educational responses to support Ukraine, ambitious implementation of the European Education area, promoting STEM professions among women and the contribution of … Read more

Parliament to hold its fourth European Gender Equality Week | News

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

Several parliamentary committees and delegations are holding sessions addressing gender equality issues in their policy areas to mark the fourth European Gender Equality Week, as explained in this video by Evelyn Regner (S&D, Austria), Vice-President responsible for Gender Equality Week. To highlight a few of the many events taking place, the Fisheries Committee will discuss … Read more