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AMENDMENTS 1 - 54 - Draft opinion Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement
Committee on Development

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On 27 September, Members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Development and from the subcommittee on Human Rights will meet jointly for presentations of this year's nominees for Parliament's Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought. Seven personalities and several NGOs have been nominated by MEPs and political groups for Parliament's renowned human rights prize which is awarded each year in December (for details see links below). The presentation of the nominees will take place on Thursday, 27 September, 12.00-13.00 in room József Antall (JAN) 2Q2 and will be webstreamed live. A shortlist of three nominees will be drawn up by a vote that will take place on 9 October.
Further information
Nominations
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
Sakharov Prize website
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Roll call votes of 29 August 2018
Roll call votes of 11 July 2018
Roll call votes of 25 June 2018
Roll call votes of 16 May 2018
Roll call votes of 24 April 2018
Roll call votes of 20 March 2018
Roll call votes of 20 February 2018
Roll call votes of 24 January 2018
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DRAFT OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan of the other part
Committee on Development
Frank Engel

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DRAFT OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, of the other part
Committee on Development
Frank Engel

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On Monday 24 September, 15:00-16:30, the Committee on Development will hold a public hearing on "Engaging the African diaspora to promote effective development cooperation policies", chaired by MEP Cécile Kyenge.

Following the hearing (16:30-19:00), the Committee will vote on its input to Parliament's position ahead of the Katowice Climate Change Conference (COP 24) and on an Opinion on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain. Members will then discuss a Decision on the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), the sustainable use of oceans, amendments to a report on development funding for education and the controversial financing of Burundian troops through the EU's African Peace Facility.

The meeting will take place in room 1G2 in the Altiero Spinelli building (Brussels) and will be webstreamed live.

Further information
Programme of the Hearing
Draft agenda 24 September
DEVE committee webstreams
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On Wednesday, 17 October, the Committee on Development and the European Think Tank Group (ETTG) will jointly host and engage in a debate with Federica Mogherini, Bill Gates and high-level experts on 'Innovation in Development: The Future of EU international cooperation'.

Two panels will debate development cooperation priorities and Europe's role in the face of global challenges beyond 2019, when European Parliament elections and a new Commission will confirm or reshape future EU policies.

Bill Gates, Federica Mogherini, MEP's, experts from leading European development think-tanks and the audience will discuss challenges to multilateral cooperation and the EU's role in achieving sustainable development in its social, economic and environmental aspects. Panellists will be asked how the next set of EU instruments, within the new Multiannual Financial Framework, will need to innovate in order to support the EU as a leading and successful actor in sustainable development and global cooperation ˗ tackling poverty, inequality, fragility, conflict, climate change and challenges resulting from migration.

The meeting will take place in room József Antall (JAN) 2Q2, 14.30-17.30 and will be webstreamed live. Registration closes on 9 October at the latest.

Further information
Draft programme
Registration of external guests
Webstreaming
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AMENDMENTS 9 - 57 - Draft opinion on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain
Committee on Development

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OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019
Committee on Development
Arne Lietz

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 64 - Draft opinion WTO: the way forward
Committee on Development

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 136 - Draft report Digitalisation for development: reducing poverty through technology
Committee on Development

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 120 - Draft report EU development assistance in the field of education
Committee on Development

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OPINION on harnessing globalisation: trade aspects
Committee on Development
Cristian Dan Preda

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The first meeting of the Committee on Development after the summer recess took place Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday morning, 30 August. The Committee voted on amendments for development and humanitarian budget lines for the 2019 EU budget. Issues for discussion included the negotiating mandate for a new partnership agreement with countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, development cooperation with Iran, the new Multi-annual Financial Framework and additional funding for the EU Africa Trust Fund. Members were also briefed on and discussed the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Venezuela. The video recording of the meeting is available below.

The next meeting will take place on Monday, 24 September (15:00-18:30), and will include a hearing on the role of the African diaspora in promoting effective development cooperation.
Further information
Revised draft agenda
Meeting documents
Video recording
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Length of video : 132'
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Length of video : 166'
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REPORT on transparent and accountable management of natural resources in developing countries: the case of forests
Committee on Development
Heidi Hautala

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The first meeting of the Committee on Development after the summer recess will take place Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday morning, 30 August in Brussels, Altiero Spinelli 3E-2. The Committee will vote on amendments for development and humanitarian budget lines for the 2019 EU budget. Issues for discussion include the negotiating mandate for a new partnership agreement with countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, development cooperation with Iran, the new Multi-annual Financial Framework and additional funding for the EU Africa Trust Fund. Members will also be briefed on and discuss the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Venezuela. The meeting will be webstreamed live (link below).
Further information
Revised draft agenda
Meeting documents
Live webstreaming
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