A conference on asylum and migration management involving more than 500 stakeholders takes place on Wednesday. Parliament President Antonio Tajani, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will also take part. On Thursday, migration will be discussed by EU leaders at the European Council in Brussels.
The international trade committee votes Tuesday on plans to update EU anti-dumping measures to better protect European industry in cases of unfair foreign competition.
The foreign affairs committee evaluates on Tuesday Turkey´s implementation of EU-related reforms amid fears that fundamental democratic principles are being curtailed. A negative report could lead MEPs to recommend that Turkey´s accession talks with the EU be suspended.
The foreign affairs committee votes Tuesday on a cooperation agreement with Cuba. The deal is the first one of its kind with the country.
On Wednesday, the employment and culture committees votes on a proposal to have the Europass website updated to make it easier for job seekers to present their skills to prospective employers across Europe.
From Monday to Wednesday, the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly takes place in Malta. A delegation of MEPs will address issues such as famine, migration and crimes against humanity.
The Bulgarian Commissioner-designate Mariya Gabriel takes part in a hearing in the Parliament on Tuesday. MEPs from different committees will assess her skills before voting on whether she would be suitable as the new commissioner responsible for digital economy and society.
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