Withdrawal from the European Union

Highlights - Croatian presidency of the Council of the EU - debate - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Monday, January 27, 2020
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Withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - Recommendation on the consent

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  • Withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - Recommendation on the consent

    An extraordinary meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs has been convened for 23rd January 2020 in the afternoon.

  • At this meeting the committee will consider and vote the draft recommendation on the consent on the draft withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK.
  • Committee's rapporteur, Guy Verhofstadt (BE, Renew), has submitted a draft recommendation proposing the approval of the draft withdrawal agreement.
  • No amendments have been tabled to this report.

Highlights - Election-Watch.EU – presentation of the final report on the European elections - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Monday, January 27, 2020
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Withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - Recommendation on the consent

Key Points: 
  • Withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - Recommendation on the consent

    An extraordinary meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs has been convened for 23rd January 2020 in the afternoon.

  • At this meeting the committee will consider and vote the draft recommendation on the consent on the draft withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK.
  • Committee's rapporteur, Guy Verhofstadt (BE, Renew), has submitted a draft recommendation proposing the approval of the draft withdrawal agreement.
  • No amendments have been tabled to this report.

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

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Saturday, January 25, 2020
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On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

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  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

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Saturday, January 25, 2020
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On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

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  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

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Saturday, January 25, 2020
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On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community - A9-0004/2020

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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On 29 March 2017, the Government of the United Kingdom notified its intention to withdraw from the EU, in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

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  • On 29 March 2017, the Government of the United Kingdom notified its intention to withdraw from the EU, in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).
  • This resolution is also the basis of Parliaments assessment of the negotiation process and of any agreement reached between the EU and the UK.
  • The UK submitted three consecutive requests to the EU for an extension of the period provided for in Article 50(3) of the TEU.
  • The first extension was granted until 12 April 2019 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/476), the second until 31 October 2019 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/584), and the final one until 31 January 2020 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/1810).
  • Also on 17 October 2019, the European Council endorsed the amended WA and approved the revised text of the political declaration.
  • By Decision (EU) 2019/1750 of 21 October 2019[14], and Decision (EU) 2020/48 of 21 January 2020[15] the Council amended its draft decision on the signing of the WA.
  • The competent committee for consent is the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) in line with Parliaments Rules of Procedure.
  • The Conference of Presidents decided that the remaining committees concernedby the withdrawal procedure could provide opinions in the form of letters on AFCOs draft recommendation on consent.
  • Ten committees have issued opinions in form of letters, which are attached to this consent recommendation.
  • In accordance with Rule 88 of its Rules of Procedure, the European Parliament approves the WA by a simple majority.
  • The role of the European Parliament The European Parliament is not formally involved in the negotiations of the withdrawal of a Member State.
  • Orderly withdrawal For Parliament, an orderly exit was essential in order to protect the interests of the European Union and of its citizens.
  • Citizens rights Article 50 of the TEU does not provide for a guarantee of the status of EU citizens.
  • The issue of citizens rights was therefore given great attention by both parties from the earliest stages of the negotiations.
  • (e) Providing for the role of the future independent national authority created to act on citizens complaints.
  • However, the constitution, composition and functions of the independent authority are not defined in the WA, being established in the UK European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
  • The European Parliament will continue to monitor very closely the implementation of the WA as a whole, and of the citizens rights chapter in particular.

Newsletters - ENVI News 2020 - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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ENVI News 20-21 January - Croatian Presidency, Brexit opinion, Real Driving Emissions, Civil Protection, Hearing on Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport

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ENVI News 20-21 January - Croatian Presidency, Brexit opinion, Real Driving Emissions, Civil Protection, Hearing on Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport

Press release - Mobility package: Transport Committee backs deal with EU Ministers

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Withdrawal from the European Union

To fight the use of letterbox companies, road haulage businesses would need to have substantial activities in the member state in which they are registered.

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  • To fight the use of letterbox companies, road haulage businesses would need to have substantial activities in the member state in which they are registered.
  • The provisional agreement on the drivers rest times was approved with 27 votes in favour, 17 against and 5 abstentions.
  • Next steps

    The deal will now need to be approved by EU ministers and then by the Parliament as a whole to enter into force.

  • The rules on rest times, including the return of drivers, will apply 20 days after publication of the act.

Article - Plenary highlights: European Green Deal, future of Europe, Brexit

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Friday, January 17, 2020
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The previous day, they discussed a proposal on how to finance this green transition, including support for regions affected by it.

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  • The previous day, they discussed a proposal on how to finance this green transition, including support for regions affected by it.
  • Citizens have to be at the core of discussions on how to reform the EU, MEPs said in a resolution adopted on Wednesday, setting out their vision for the Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • On the same day, MEPs adopted a resolution calling to ensure the protection of EU and UK citizens rights after Brexit.
  • Parliament also adopted a resolution criticising the worsening situation in Poland and Hungary regarding the rule of law.

Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

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Friday, January 17, 2020
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Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

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  • Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • The EU External Affairs Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with Mikaela Gavas, Co-Director of the Center for Global Development and Simon Maxwell, former Director of the Overseas Development Institute and Emeritus fellow, Institute of Development Studies
    Questions likely to be asked include:
    What, in your view, is the EUs added value to UK development policy, and vice-versa?
  • Why should the UK and the EU cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • What should cooperation look like and what will be the key challenges?