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Latest news - 23 February 2026 - meeting - Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly
On Monday, 23 February 2026, 16.00-17.30, the DAFR delegation will hold an ordinary meeting in Brussels (room: SPAAK 4B1).
The main agenda point will be an Exchange of views on the political situation in Uganda, specifically on the conduct of the 2026 elections and the post-electoral situation,with the following invited speakers:- Mr Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), main opposition party in Uganda - remote connection
- Dr Sarah Bireete, Chairperson of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) and executive director of the Uganda civic organization Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) - remote connection
- Mr. Jonas Jonsson, Head of Division EEAS Africa.5, Horn of Africa, East Africa.
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Latest news - 23 February – 26 February: Work in Parliamentary Committees
In the week of 23 February, a large part of Members' work will be in Parliamentary Committees. This week's topics include exchange with CoE HR Commissioner on Externalised migration and asylum; exchange with Commissioner Šefčovič and Turnberry vote; presentation of ECA SR on EU bodies fighting fraud; Monetary Dialogue with ECB President Christine Lagarde; hearing on "Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and EU competitiveness"; Structured Dialogue with Commissioner Lahbib; hearing on the "European Competitiveness Fund"; debate on US sanctions with Commissioner Breton; presentation on the High-Speed Rail Initiative; hearing on the immunity of UN and International Criminal Court officials; exchange with Commissioner Brunner on the revision of Europol's mandate; hearing on "Institutional aspects of the Common European Defence Union"; and votes on women's entrepreneurship, impact of social media and budgetary framework. Follow the links below to discover this week's highlights.
Human Rights: Externalised migration and asylum: exchange with CoE Human Rights Commissioner
International Trade: exchange with Commissioner Šefčovič, Turnberry vote, WTO, AI and Economic Security
Budgetary Control: Presentation of ECA Special report on EU bodies fighting fraud
Economic and Monetary Affairs: Monetary Dialogue with ECB President Christine Lagarde
Subcommittee on Tax Matters: Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and EU competitiveness
Employment and Social Affairs: Structured Dialogue with Commissioner Lahbib
Industry, Research and Energy: Public hearing on the "European Competitiveness Fund"
Internal Market and Consumer Protection: discussion on US sanctions with Commissioner Breton
Transport and Tourism: Presentation by DG MOVE on the High-Speed Rail Initiative
Agriculture and Rural Development: EU agri-food promotion policy
JURI-DROI: Hearing on the immunity of United Nations and International Criminal Court officials
Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Exchange with Commissioner Brunner on the revision of Europol's mandate
AFCO-SEDE: Public hearing on “Institutional aspects of the Common European Defence Union”
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality: Votes on women’s entrepreneurship, impact of social media and budgetary framework
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Latest news - Next meeting of the DLAT Delegation: 23 February 2026 - Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly
The next meeting of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT) is scheduled for:
Monday, 23 February 2026, 15.00-18.30
Room: SPINELLI 3E2, Brussels
The meeting will host the 6th High-Level Seminar organised in cooperation with the Euroamerica Foundation. The seminar, entitled "At the current geopolitical crossroads, is there a place for the European Union?", will discuss the progress made in Euro-Latin American relations and the challenges and obstacles that still need to be overcome.
It will include two sessions: one devoted to the EU-Mercosur agreement, and one focused on trade, investment and the Global Gateway initiative. The seminar will also host the presentation of the OECD Report Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a Focus on European Investment.
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Latest news - Meeting of Thursday 20 November 2025 - Delegation for relations with Iraq, including the EU-Iraq Parliamentary Cooperation Committee
The meeting of the the Delegation for relations with Iraq (D-IQ) took place 20 November 2025, from 11.00-12.00 in meeting room JAN 4Q1.
The main item on the agenda was an exchange of views on EU-Iraq Relations - Current State and Key Outcomes of the 4th EU-Iraq Cooperation Council (19 October 2025) with· Anna Maria Panagiotakopoulou, Head of the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq division at the European External Action Service (EEAS)
· Ana Pires, Head of Middle East Unit - DG MENA - European Commission
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Latest news - Meeting Thursday 20 March 2025 - Delegation for relations with Iraq, including the EU-Iraq Parliamentary Cooperation Committee
The meeting of the Delegation of relations with Iraq (D-IQ) took place Thursday 20 March 2025 from 10.00-11.00 in Brussels, room Spinelli 5E2.
The main point on the agenda was an exchange of views on recent developments of the situation in Iraq and challenges related to the European Union with:· Anna Maria Panagiotakopoulou, Head of the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq division at the European External Action Service (EEAS)
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