On 19 March, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs held an exchange of views with the Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, on the upcoming revision of Europol’s mandate. The Commissioner provided the Committee with the intentions for the planned proposal, as well as an opportunity for Members to express their views on the future of the EU’s agency for law enforcement cooperation.Recording of the meeting:Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP(AGENPARL)

The Policy Department of the European Parliament organised for the Committee for Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, a Workshop on ‘What Europeans Think about Immigration and Why It Matters’. The event focused on scientific evidence regarding public perceptions of immigration’s effects, given that even when based on factual data, people’s perceptions can vary markedly.Understanding how objective evidence impacts people’s opinions can improve understanding of attitudes and contribute to more effective communication. In addition, the event examined the latest scientific evidence on the causes and effects of attitudes toward immigration across Europe and how this can inform political communication strategies.This…

On 24 March, the Members of the Legal Affairs Committee will meet in Brussels to vote on Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions for ‘pre-assessment’ by the Commission regarding the 2027 budget procedure. JURI Members will also hold an exchange of views in the context of the structured dialogue with the Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stéphane Séjourné, and with the Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis.On the agenda there will be also a presentation of the annual report 2025 of the EP Coordinator on Children’s Rights, by Mrs Ewa Kopacz, Vice-President of the European…

AI in Education: ethical, pedagogical and cognitive dimensions, 18 March 14:30 – 16:30, SPINELLI 3G2 On 18 March, the CULT Committee will hold a workshop on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, focusing on its ethical, pedagogical and cognitive dimensions. The workshop will explore how AI technologies are transforming teaching and learning processes and what opportunities and challenges they create for education systems, teachers and students. Experts will present their research and insights on the implications of AI for education and discuss how these developments can be addressed in a responsible and human-centred way. CONTACT: Policy Department for Citizens,…

Erasmus for All is a pilot initiative implemented by the European University Foundation in cooperation with participating higher education institutions and funded under the Erasmus+ programme. The initiative explored whether city-based top-ups to Erasmus+ student mobility grants could improve affordability in high-cost destinations. The pilot’s outcomes indicate that additional support can reduce perceived financial pressure during mobility in higher-cost cities. However, it does not address the main barriers to equal access to mobility, notably upfront costs, liquidity constraints and institutional and administrative pressures. There is no evidence that the approach influences students’ destination choices or the overall distribution of mobility.…

A study examining recent developments in EU farm incomes shows that inflation and rising production costs have led to significant earnings variations across Member States and holding types. The paper, which also analyses existing support mechanisms and outlines policy options to improve their efficiency, will be discussed by AGRI Members on 19 March 2026.Support measures for farmers’ income in different Member States in the context of inflation and rising production costsSupport measures for farmers’ income – presentationAgenda and documents for the meeting of 18-19 March 2026Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP(AGENPARL)

On Thursday 19 March 2026 during the AGRI Committee meeting the Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies will present a new study entitled “Support measures for farmers’ income in different Member States in the context of inflation and rising production costs”A study examining recent developments in EU farm incomes shows that inflation and rising production costs have led to significant earnings variations across Member States and holding types. The paper, which also analyses existing support mechanisms and outlines policy options to improve their efficiency, will be discussed by AGRI Members.Location : ANTALL 6Q2Support measures for farmers’ income in different…

During the TRAN Committee meeting on 18 March, Ms A. Turtelboom, a Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), presented ECA Special Report 02/2026, “EU transport infrastructure: Further delays and some cost increases, but a reinforced governance framework is in place for the future (an update of ECA Special Report 10/2020)”. The report highlights the progress made and the reasons for the cost increases of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) flagship transport infrastructure projects. The presentation of the ECA special report took place in SPAAK (1A002) and was webstreamed.Agenda 18/03/2026 – Committee on Transport and Tourism Ordinary meetingECA Special…

The public hearing on sovereignty of EU transport infrastructure, assets, and technologies took place on Wednesday, 18 March during the TRAN Committee meeting.This public hearing gathered experts from the industry, academics, and policy managers and served as a platform for dialogue with Members of the TRAN Committee.The public hearing focused on evaluating the security, resilience and strategic autonomy of EU’s transports infrastructures, assets and technologies. Participants examined the risks associated with third-country ownership or influence, explored measures to safeguard critical transport assets, and assessed regulatory, technological, and operational strategies to ensure that EU transport systems remain reliable, secure, and under…

During the TRAN Committee meeting on 18 March, Members voted on an opinion in the form of a letter on the Digital Omnibus on AI. The Digital Omnibus on AI is part of a digital package published by the European Commission on 19 November 2025 that includes two digital omnibus proposals, one amending personal and non-personal data and cybersecurity rules and the other amending AI rules. The vote took place in SPAAK (1A002) and was webstreamed.Agenda 18/03/2026 – Committee on Transport and Tourism Ordinary meetingCommission Proposal – Digital Omnibus on AIWebstream – Committee on Transport and Tourism Ordinary meetingResults of…