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1. Highlights - Vote in CONT: PIF Annual Report 2024 - Committee on Budgetary Control

   

   On 5 March 2026, the Committee on Budgetary Control will vote on the draft own-initiative report (INI) on the Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024.

   
   

   The actions by Commission and Member States aiming at countering the major threats to the sound management of the Union's budget are assessed in the draft INI report 2024, which calls for further measures to be undertaken in the areas of revenue and expenditure and across all the stages of the anti-fraud life-cycle.

   
   Rapporteur: Julien Sanchez (PfE)
   2025/2238(INI) Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024
   Annual 2024 "PIF" Report

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

2. Highlights - Single Market and Competitiveness: Two Sides of the Same Coin - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

   

   On 25 February, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee discussed the European Commission’s latest report assessing the state of the EU Single Market and its impact on competitiveness. The report underlines that competitiveness and completion of the Single Market go hand in hand — two sides of the same coin. Built around four pillars and supported by 29 performance indicators, it offers an overview of progress achieved and identifies areas where further action is needed.

   
   

   The report stresses that important barriers continue to slow integration of the Single Market. Trade in goods between EU countries has stabilised and progress in services remains limited. Regulatory complexity and uneven enforcement still make it difficult for companies to operate across borders despite ongoing simplification efforts.

   The report also points to increasing pressure on Europe's industrial base. High energy prices, limited investment and weaker innovation performance affect competitiveness, while many innovative companies struggle to grow within Europe. Initiatives such as the proposed Industrial Acceleration Act aim to support industrial development and help businesses scale up.

   Finally, the report highlights growing strategic dependencies, particularly in raw materials and supply chains. The Commission emphasised the need to strengthen resilience and critical capacities while preserving the benefits of an open and integrated Single Market.

   
   The 2026 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report - European Commission

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

3. Latest news - Next meeting - Subcommittee on Human Rights

   The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights is scheduled to take place on 18-19 March 2026in Brussels.

   
   DROI meetings - 2026
   DROI meetings - 2025
   DROI Coordinators

   
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4. Latest news - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

   

   Next Committee meetings;

   • Wednesday, 18 March, LIBE-IMCO joint
   • Monday, 23 March, 15.00-18.30
   • Tuesday, 24 March, 09.00-11.30 and 14.30-18.30
   • Tuesday, 24 March, ENVI-IMCO joint

   
   Calendar of Committee Meetings
   Timetables of Reports
   List of Coordinators

   
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5. Highlights - Simplifying EU Digital Rules: Digital Omnibus Study Presented at IMCO - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

   

   A new study analysing the “Digital Omnibus” package, was presented at IMCO on 26 February. It outlines the main changes that the Commission proposed across key digital rules on data, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. It identifies interlinks and overlaps between existing legislative acts. In addition, the study is highlighting issues requiring parliamentary scrutiny, improving legal certainty, strengthening enforcement, and safeguarding the right of the consumers.

   
   

   The Digital Omnibus seeks to address overlaps in EU digital legislation, reduce administrative and reporting burdens, tackle so-called 'cookie fatigue', and remove frictions in the data economy. The study identifies elements that are broadly supported, such as administrative simplification measures, including the creation of a Single Entry Point and harmonised DPIA templates, and targeted support for SMEs and small mid-caps, among others.

   At the same time, the study highlights a number of concerns, including the limited evidence base underpinning the proposals, the absence of a full impact assessment, and uncertainty as to whether the proposed simplification would effectively reduce administrative burdens or enhance legal clarity.

   On the AI rules, the study examines the proposed burden-reduction measures and governance changes, including the adjustments to obligations for high-risk AI systems through a readiness-based approach linked to future standards and guidance.

   
   The Study
   Short Summary of the Study

   
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