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A delegation of five MEPs, led by the Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights Mounir Satouri, visited Egypt from 20 to 22 July. On the programme: meetings with representatives of the Egyptian authorities, international organisations, and civil society.

The Committee on Regional Development held a public hearing on 'Regions undergoing transition: ensuring the continuity of the Just Transition Fund and making sure no region is left behind'. Further details below.

AFCO - Presentation of the draft report and a public hearing on “The Institutional Framework of the European Union and its interaction with national authorities in the application of Union law, with particular reference to Article 19 TEU” 15.07.26. - NEW

On Wednesday, 15 July 2026, during the PECH Committee meeting, the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will hold a workshop entitled “Cross-border cooperation in fisheries management: Best practices from the Western Waters, the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea”.

“Made in … where?” What do origin labels and “Made in EU” claims really tell us? And do current EU rules ensure sufficient transparency for consumers and fair competition for European producers? Footwear, strollers, honey... Across different sectors, questions rise regarding the use and understanding of origin-related claims. Products made partly or fully outside the EU are sometimes marked “Made in EU”, “European” or “designed in Europe”, creating misleading information and unfair competition.

Members of the ECON and LIBE Committees held a public hearing with Bruna Szego, Chair of the Authority for Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA), on 15 July 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30.

The DROI Subcommittee held a workshop on Human control and AI-enabled military systems: human rights risks, accountability and policy options for the European Union. The discussion examined the human rights implications of the growing use of artificial intelligence in military systems, focusing on meaningful human control, accountability, transparency and possible policy responses at EU level.

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the FISC Subcommittee will host a public hearing on the European Commission's Direct Tax Omnibus proposal. Experts will present their views on the package, which aims to simplify the EU direct tax acquis while maintaining an effective framework to tackle tax avoidance and improve the functioning of the Single Market.