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1. Highlights - Workshop: EU LGBTIQ+ equality strategy for 2026-2030 - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

   

   On 10 November, the European Parliament’s Policy Department B will organise a workshop—requested by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs—on the Commission’s new EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030, which builds on the previous 2020–2025 strategy.

   
   

   During the event, the Commission will present the new Strategy, and academics, FRA representatives, and other stakeholders will share their perspectives and discuss the topic with MEPs.

   
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2. Highlights - Criminal Use of Pyrotechnics - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

   

   On 11 November 2025 the Committee will hold and exchange of views on the criminal misuse of pyrotechnics, following growing concern over their use in violent incidents, attacks on law enforcement and organised crime.

   
   

   A representative from DG GROW will present the evaluation of the Pyrotechnics Directive (2013/29/EU). A representative from DG HOME will outline a feasibility study on reducing security risks associated with the criminal misuse of pyrotechnics. Experts from Europol and the Netherlands Police will share operational insights.

   
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3. Highlights - IOCTA report: "Steal, deal and repeat: how cybercriminals trade and exploit your data - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

   

   On 11 November, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will host the presentation of Europol’s Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) report: "Steal, deal and repeat: how cybercriminals trade and exploit your data”.

   
   

   The Head of Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, Mr Edvardas Šileris, will present the main points of Europol's 2025 IOCTA report and its analysis of evolving threats and trends in the cybercrime landscape. The Members of the European Parliament will then have the opportunity to exchange views and pose questions on the topic.

   
   Report: Steal, deal and repeat: How cybercriminals trade and exploit your data

   
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4. Highlights - Implementation of the Programme Horizon Europe: Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

   

   On 10 November, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will hold an exchange of views on the implementation of the Programme Horizon Europe: Cluster 3 - Civil Security for Society with the Director of Directorate F - Innovation and Audit, DG HOME.

   
   

   The purpose of this exchange of views is to provide MEPs with an overview of the research areas and projects covered by the programme, as well as on its contribution to strengthening the Union's internal security and preparedness.

   
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5. Highlights - European Drug Report 2025: Trends and Developments - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

   

   On 11 November 2025, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will host the presentation of the European Drug Report 2025: Trends and Developments.

   
   

   During the event, Alexis Goosdeel, Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), will present the key findings of the 2025 report, highlighting the latest data and emerging trends in the European drug situation. The presentation will be followed by an exchange of views with Members of the European Parliament.

   
   Report: European Drug Report 2025: Trends and Developments

   
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