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On 27 January, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs welcomed the Cypriot Ministers in charge of Justice, Migration and International Protection, and European Affairs to present the programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council (January-June 2026).

On 26 January, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) held a debate on the state of play of negotiations on EU Readmission Agreements and related arrangements. The discussion took place in a context marked by migration pressures, geopolitical developments, and broader internal and external EU considerations. It provided the opportunity to take stock of progress and recent developments in this area since 2025.

On 26 January, Professor Rafael Bustos Gisbert, Member of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, presented the Updated Rule of Law Checklist (CDL-AD(2025)002), adopted at the Venice Commission's Plenary Session on 12-13 December 2025.

On 27 January 2026, the Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs had an exchange of views with representatives of the European Commission, and of national authorities responsible for internal affairs and border security.

On 19 January 2026, JURI and LIBE Members held an exchange of views with the Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath on the Justice programme for the period 2028-2034.