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Latest news - Ordinary Meeting to elect new DEEA Chair - 30 April 2026 (Strasbourg) - Delegation for Northern cooperation and for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee
On 30 April, members of the DEEA elected Norbert Lins (Germany, EPP) as their new Chair.
Norbert Lins succeeds Andreas Schwab, who resigned to assume the chairmanship of the Committee on Budgetary Control. The delegates thanked Mr Schwab for his committed work as a Chair relentlessly building bridges and fostering parliamentary cooperation with the various bodies covered by the DEEA.
Upon his election, Mr Lins pledged to build on the foundations laid by his predecessor, emphasizing a commitment to continuous dialogue and the strengthening of ties with neighbouring partner parliaments:
"I am deeply honoured by the trust my colleagues have placed in me. Cooperation with our closest European partners outside the EU has never been more vital. The EFTA states, in particular, are indispensable neighbours, partners, and allies. Amidst current geopolitical uncertainty and economic challenges, it is imperative that we nurture and further fortify these essential connections."
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Latest news - 4 May 2026 - meeting - Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly
On Monday 4 May 2026, 15.00-16.00, the Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly (DAFR) will hold a meetingin Brussels (room: SPAAK 4B1). The main agenda point will be:- Exchange of views with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib regarding the humanitarian situation in eastern DRC following her trip to the Great Lakes region of Africa
The meeting will be webstreamed.
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Latest news - 30 April 2026 - Preparatory meeting - Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly
On Thursday 30 April 2026, 10.30-11.30, the Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly (DAFR) will hold a preparatory meetingin Strasbourg (room: DE MADARIAGA S1). The main agenda point will be:- Presentation and discussion of the Draft Agenda and Working Programme of the 1st Session of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly, taking place in Eswatini on 11-14 May 2026
Webstreaming is not available.
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Latest news - Meeting of Thursday 30 April 2026, Strasbourg - Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
The next meetingof the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countrieswill take place on Thursday 30 April 2026, from 10.15 to 11.45, in Strasbourg.
The main item on the agenda will be the situation in Lebanonwith the following speakers:· Ms Mihaela Matei, Deputy Head of Division for the Middle East (Syria, Lebanon and Jordan), EEAS
· Ms Ana Pires, Head of the Middle East unit, DG MENA, European Commission
· Dr Abdinasir Abubakar, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Lebanon
· Mr David Rigoulet-Roze, researcher and expert on the Middle East
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Latest news - 27 April – 30 April: Plenary week
In the week of 27 April, Members' work is centered on Parliament's plenary sitting, and Committees meet only in exceptional cases. During this week, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs will hold an exchange of views with Commissioner Lahbib, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs will vote on supporting the Amending Act to the European Electoral Act, and EVP Virkkunen will be in the EUDS Committee for an extraordinary meeting to discuss EU's most pressing digital and security challenges. Follow the links below to discover this week's highlights.
Employment and Social Affairs: Exchange of views with Commissioner Lahbib
Constitutional Affairs: Proxy Vote
European Democracy Shield: EVP Virkkunen on EU Digital Legislation, Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats
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