EUCO | EU-India | Rule of law

Ahead of the summer break, a special European Council will take place in Brussels this week, giving EU leaders another chance to come to an agreement on the recovery package and the next long-term budget. Another leaders summit will take place on Wednesday, between the EU and India. Meanwhile, at ministerial level, the Council will focus on the EU’s relations with Turkey and the priorities of the German presidency. MEPs are to take part in committee meetings this week, featuring discussions and votes on the rule of law, gender equality, the European Climate Law, and the export of arms.

European Parliament

This week, the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) will discuss the establishment of a programme for the EU’s action in the field of health, the so-called EU4Health Programme. The transport committee (TRAN) will hold a vote on the European Climate Law, whereas the LIBE-Committee will vote on a report determining a clear risk of a serious breach by Poland of the rule of law and on the establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, the FEMM Committee will vote on a report on Gender Equality in the EU's foreign and security policy, as well as a draft opinion to the LIBE implementation report of the Dublin III Regulation, highlighting the situation of female asylum seekers.