Highlights
03-07 February: Committees and Political Groups
In the week of 3rd of January, Members' work is split between meetings in Parliamentary Committees and political groups. Follow the links below to discover this week's highlights.
- BUDG–ECON: debate with Elena Flores, InvestEU Steering Board Chair
- Tax Matters: Public hearing on "A Coherent Tax Framework for the EU’s Financial Sector
- Tax Matters: Exchange of views with Ms Laura Kövesi, European Chief Prosecutor, and Mr Yannic Hulot, Chair of Eurofisc
- Tax Matters: Exchange of views with Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Taxation
The constitutive meeting of Parliament's new committee, established in December 2024, will take place on 3 February. During the meeting, the new special committee on the European Democracy Shield, will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for the duration of the committee’s mandate.
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.
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.