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Latest news - Meeting of 26 February 2026, Brussels - Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia
The next ordinary meeting of the Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia (DSAS) is scheduled to take place on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11.00-13.00 in Brussels.
The following topic will be discussed with invited experts:- Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections: Electoral Process and the outcome of elections
- Exchange of views on the economic and political situation in Pakistan (IN CAMERA)
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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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