In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.

The Justice and Home Affairs Council is made up of justice and home affairs ministers from all EU member countries and works to develop common policies on cross-border issues such as free movement of citizens, asylum and immigration matters, the fight against terrorism and organised crime.

In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.

COREPER II deals with the following policy areas of the Union: • general affairs and external relations • economic and financial affairs • justice and home affairs • preparation of the European Council work

COREPER II deals with the following policy areas of the Union: • general affairs and external relations • economic and financial affairs • justice and home affairs • preparation of the European Council work

Coreper I deals with the following policy areas of the Union: • employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs • competitiveness • transport, telecommunications and energy • agriculture and fisheries • environment • education, youth, culture and sport

Coreper I deals with the following policy areas of the Union: • employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs • competitiveness • transport, telecommunications and energy • agriculture and fisheries • environment • education, youth, culture and sport

The Foreign Affairs Council is made up of foreign ministers from all EU member countries. It is responsible for the EU's external action, which includes foreign policy, defence and security, trade, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.

trade, economy, industry, research and innovation and space from all the EU member countries. It deals with 4 policy areas: internal market, industry, research and innovation, and space.

The Eurogroup is an informal body in which the ministers from the Eurozone discuss matters related to their shared responsibilities. Its main task is to ensure coordination of economic policies among the members.

The Transport Committee will discuss the EU-Qatar air transport agreement ratification progress with Commission representatives on Tuesday at around 16.00.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss the Kyiv Security Compact with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

The war in Ukraine reminds us of the darkest chapters of European history, says David McAllister, the chair of Parliament’s foreign affairs committee. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Ministers outlined the priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.Committee on Constitutional AffairsCommittee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on […]

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog called on MEPs to work to eradicate antisemitism in Europe and adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

On Thursday afternoon, Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Interference will discuss allegations of corruption and how to improve the transparency of Parliament’s work.Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2) Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

On Tuesday, MEPs backed plans to secure the EU supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Iran-EU relations have proved rocky in recent years due to the country’s continuing human rights violations. Parliament has repeatedly called for more action. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

MEPs adopted numerous changes to political advertising rules to make EU elections more transparent and resistant to interference.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Today at 10.30, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog will address Parliament during the plenary session in Brussels, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP