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Latest news - Next AFET meeting - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Mon, 30/08/2021 - 14:45

During the meeting of 1-2 September, Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs will discuss situation in countries and regions confronted with political, economic or humanitarian crises, including Afghanistan, Lebanon, Mozambique and at the EU's external border with Belarus. The Committee will also have an exchange of views on the draft report on Cooperation on fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans and will vote on a Recommendation on EU-Taiwan Political Relations and Cooperation and on the amendments to the EU 2022 Budget.


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Press release - Afghanistan: Lead MEPs condemn barbaric attack at Kabul airport

Fri, 27/08/2021 - 14:48
Statement of the Chairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation for relations with Afghanistan on the terrorist attack at the Kabul airport
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Afghanistan: provide humanitarian help to locals, MEPs urge

Thu, 19/08/2021 - 12:07
Europe must provide humanitarian aid, and reach unity on handling migration, according to MEPs speaking at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 19 August 2021 - 09:03 - Committee on Development - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Thu, 19/08/2021 - 10:44
Length of video : 96'

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Press release - Afghanistan: MEPs to hold emergency meeting to discuss state of play

Wed, 18/08/2021 - 12:38
Following events unfolding in Afghanistan, MEPs will meet on Thursday morning to debate the latest developments with High Representative Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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Press release - Afghanistan: lead MEPs demand safe departure of EU nationals and Afghan partners and urgent tackling of humanitarian crisis

Mon, 16/08/2021 - 21:58
After the dramatic developments of the last days and hours, leading MEPs issued the following statement on Monday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning corruption and human rights - PE696.265v02-00

Mon, 16/08/2021 - 16:48
DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning corruption and human rights
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Katalin Cseh

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DRAFT REPORT on the challenges and prospects for multilateral Weapons of Mass Destruction arms control and disarmament regimes - PE695.308v01-00

Tue, 27/07/2021 - 15:09
DRAFT REPORT on the challenges and prospects for multilateral Weapons of Mass Destruction arms control and disarmament regimes
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Sven Mikser

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WORKING DOCUMENT on Budget Amendments - PE695.297v01-00

Mon, 26/07/2021 - 17:11
WORKING DOCUMENT on Budget Amendments
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Urmas Paet

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OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 - PE691.371v02-00

Tue, 20/07/2021 - 17:33
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Markéta Gregorová

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Highlights - Structured Dialogue on the Commission Work Programme - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Fri, 16/07/2021 - 12:38
On 14 July, the Committee on Foreign Affairs in association with the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence held an exchange of views with VP/HR Josep Borrell Fontelles, Members discussed the foreign policy priorities to be reflected in the 2021 Commission Work Programme stressing the importance of multilateralism in a changing geopolitical order and emphasising in particular the prospect of strengthening transatlantic relations with the new US administration.



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Press release - Slovenian Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 18:41
Ministers outlined the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.
Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - Kremlin politics: MEPs call for EU strategy to promote democracy in Russia

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 14:56
Foreign Affairs Committee says the EU must push back against Russia’s aggressive policies while laying groundwork for cooperation with a future democratic country.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - MEPs set out their vision for a new EU strategy for China

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 14:54
The EU should continue talking to China about global challenges like climate change and health crises, while raising its concerns over systemic human rights violations.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 15 July 2021 - 09:08 - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 10:10
Length of video : 60'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 14 July 2021 - 16:45 - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 19:07
Length of video : 139'

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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 14 July 2021 - 13:51 - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 16:03
Length of video : 124'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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