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European Union news from UK Parliament.

Committee session examines the future of retained EU laws
Legal experts will examine retained laws, why they're different and if they're fit for purpose
07 February 2022

New UK-EU financial services inquiry launched
Lords European Affairs Committee launch new inquiry into UK-EU relationship in financial services
04 February 2022

MPs assess future of retained EU laws
They will look at laws including employment rights, consumer protections, health and safety and data protection.
31 January 2022

Committee seeks clarity on EU proposals for medicine supply to Northern Ireland
The House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland writes to the Foreign Secretary seeking clarity on the EU proposals for medicine supply to Northern Ireland.
28 January 2022

MPs probe checks on food and animal imports from EU
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee announces a hearing into checks on imports from the EU of food and live animals
24 January 2022

Government urged to work with EU Member states on arrangements for touring creative professionals
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has today published a further letter to the Government on the movement of creative professionals.
20 January 2022

Committee hears evidence on the role of the CJEU under the Protocol
On Thursday 20 January, the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-Committee takes evidence on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the Protocol.
18 January 2022

Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021

SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021

Former UK and EU officials questioned on work of joint trade bodies
European Scrutiny Committee examines the internal workings of joint trade bodies
10 December 2021

UK steel industry among most exposed to EU carbon levy proposals
European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 1 December 2021
07 December 2021

Committee investigates interaction of NI Protocol with wider UK-EU trading relationship
International Trade Committee explores how the Protocol is being implemented
03 December 2021

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on allocations to UK-EU fisheries following the UK’s departure from the EU
MPs to hold a general debate on allocations to UK-EU fisheries following the UK’s departure from the EU
26 November 2021

What will post-Brexit competition policy mean for business and consumers?
Business Committee questions Sir John Vickers on state aid and post-Brexit competition
25 November 2021

Rights and liberties of UK citizens must be protected in new EU travel rules, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs committee has published a letter to the Home Secretary and warned that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) could have serious consequences in the UK and for the rights and liberties of UK citizens.
22 November 2021