Ostatné podujatia
Všetky ostatné verejné podujatia organizované v rámci činností výborov za účasti externých rečníkov alebo odborníkov.
On 14 July, the LIBE Committee held an exchange of views on the state of LGBTIQ+ rights in Europe and the importance of protecting minority rights in a healthy democracy. The discussion brought together representatives of the European Commission, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the Permanent Representation of Spain, and civil society organisations.
On 14 July, representatives from the European Commission and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) exchanged with the LIBE Committee on the external dimension of asylum and the establishment of multi-purpose centres along the migratory routes, as a concrete measure to implement the whole-of-route approach.
On 19 January 2026, the Members of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs held a joint 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.
The third Disability Rights Week in the European Parliament took place from 1 to 5 December 2025. On the initiative of the EMPL Committee, all Committees, Policy Departments, Vice-Presidents, Quaestors and Directorates General are invited to organise hearings and other types of activities focusing on the rights of persons with disabilities in their respective policy and administrative areas.
On 14 July, the LIBE Committee exchanged with representatives from the European Commission and Frontex on the state of play of the IT return case management system and the upcoming legislative proposal aimed at digitalising return processes.
The Commission presented to the Members the key elements considered in the forthcoming EU anti-corruption strategy, stressing that corruption is a serious threat to democracy, the rule of law, security, prosperity and public trust. It was described not only as a governance problem, but also as a security and geopolitical challenge, since it enables organised crime and can be exploited by hostile foreign actors to undermine democratic institutions.
The Commission presented to the LIBE committee a legislative package aimed at modernising the EU’s criminal justice architecture by strengthening cooperation between law enforcement, judicial and other relevant authorities. The package includes the revision of the Eurojust Regulation, in parallel with the Europol reform, in order to reinforce complementarity between the two agencies and ensure a seamless link between law-enforcement action and judicial follow-up.
On 25 June 2026, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner presented in the LIBE committee a legislative proposal to strengthen Europol’s mandate. The proposal delivers on President von der Leyen’s pledge to double Europol’s staff and turn it into “a truly operational police agency.”
On 24 June, the LIBE Committee organised an exchange of views with Ms. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, as part of the structured dialogue.
The Eurojust President presented to the LIBE committee the Annual Report 2025, stressing that cross-border crime is becoming more complex, international and sophisticated, while judicial cooperation in Europe is growing stronger.
On 24 June, the LIBE Committee welcomed Sirpa Rautio, Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), for a presentation of the FRA's Fundamental Rights Report 2025.
On 8 June, the Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) presented the Board's 2025 Annual Report, highlighting its efforts to ensure consistency, harmonization, and effective enforcement of data protection rules in an increasingly complex digital landscape.