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The priorities of the Slovak Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Slovak ministers at a series of meetings, during this week and in September.
Committee on Development
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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The priorities of the Slovak Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Slovak ministers at a series of meetings, during this week and in September.
Committee on Development
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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The priorities of the Slovak Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Slovak ministers at a series of meetings, during this week and in September.
Committee on Development
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Gutiérrez Naranjo
Approximation of laws
According to Advocate General Mengozzi, the temporal limit on the effects of the invalidity of ‘floor’ clauses included in mortgage loan agreements in Spain is compatible with EU law

Bougnaoui and ADDH
Principles of Community law
Advocate General Sharpston considers that a company policy requiring an employee to remove her Islamic headscarf when in contact with clients constitutes unlawful direct discrimination

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The Informal meeting of Energy Ministers takes place on 12-13 July 2016 in Bratislava.

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By Arthur Beesley

US treasury secretary Jack Lew visits Brussels today for talks withMargrethe Vestager, competition commissioner.

The meeting comes amid transatlantic tension over the European Commission’s long state-aid inquiry into Apple’s tax arrangements in Ireland.

Ms Vestager’s investigations continue. She had informal discussions on Tuesday with Irish finance minister Michael Noonan on the margins of a regular EU meeting in Brussels.

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Good afternoon. We have just concluded the 18th summit between the European Union and China. We had rich and sometimes very candid discussions on all dimensions of our relations. But most importantly our talks with President Xi and Premier Li were fruitful and conclusive. As a result I can say that we moved the strategic partnership between the European Union and China forward.

You had a chance to listen to our opening remarks yesterday, so you should know where we stand on some of the key issues. Therefore allow me to highlight just a few elements.

First of all we discussed the importance of international cooperation based on rules. A global order based on common rules is in our mutual interest but clearly we have our differences in what it means in practise.

Secondly, ahead of the September G20 summit in China. I am happy that we agreed to tackle the migration crisis at the global level. Over 60 million displaced people around the world seek protection; so the international community needs to step up its efforts.

Thirdly we agreed to have another round of dialogue between the EU and China about human rights still this year in Brussels. There is no doubt that there are disagreements on this issue. But I welcome that China stands ready to engage.

On a different note let me just mention that this morning I had the opportunity to visit the National Museum in Beijing. It gave me a chance to appreciate Chinese history and its impressive culture.

Finally let me say this. We came here to discuss common challenges in an open and friendly manner. It is not always easy to have such talks because the stakes are high and real differences persist. But after these two days I can say that we made progress and we did it also thanks to the openness and frank approach by both President Xi and Premier Li. We had a good summit here in Beijing and I look forward to hosting the next bilateral EU-China summit in Brussels next year. Thank you.

Dear Prime Minister,

On behalf of the European Council, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

I look forward to a fruitful working relationship and to welcoming you to the European Council.

A 9-strong MEP delegation from the Civil Liberties Committee will be in Calais on Wednesday 13 July to visit facilities for migrants and refugees, in the vicinity, which for years has been a gathering spot for people trying to cross from France to the UK. MEPs will meet with local authorities, NGOs, the French-British border authorities and the refugees and migrants themselves in order to assess the situation on the ground.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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A 9-strong MEP delegation from the Civil Liberties Committee will be in Calais on Wednesday 13 July to visit facilities for migrants and refugees, in the vicinity, which for years has been a gathering spot for people trying to cross from France to the UK. MEPs will meet with local authorities, NGOs, the French-British border authorities and the refugees and migrants themselves in order to assess the situation on the ground.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes
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Report on the fight against trafficking in human beings in the EU's external relations
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Through its special relationship with France, Monaco is part of the EU customs territory and located within the external borders of the Schengen area.

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The EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context
Corporate liability for serious human rights abuses in third countries
Human rights and migration in third countries
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General : Parliament's inquiry committee into car emissions measurements continues its investigation this week by questioning industry representatives as well as former Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas. Committee chair Kathleen Van Brempt, a Belgian member of the S&D group, also takes part in a Facebook live session on Thursday from 14.00 CET, giving you the chance to ask her everything you wanted to know about this investigation.

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General : Parliament's inquiry committee into car emissions measurements continues its investigation this week by questioning industry representatives as well as former Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas. Committee chair Kathleen Van Brempt, a Belgian member of the S&D group, also takes part in a Facebook live session on Thursday from 14.00 CET, giving you the chance to ask her everything you wanted to know about this investigation.

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