Press release – EP to establish two new standing and two special committees
13 December 2024
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing two new standing committees and two special committees. The decision was taken during the Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg.
The two new standing committees are the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Committee on Climate Change. The Committee on AI will be responsible for all matters relating to the development and use of AI, including the ethical, legal and social implications. The Committee on Climate Change will be responsible for all matters relating to climate change, including the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s climate policies.
The two new special committees are the Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union (INGE) and the Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (COVI). The INGE Committee will investigate foreign interference in democratic processes in the EU, including the use of social media and other online platforms. The COVI Committee will investigate the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations for future preparedness.
The establishment of these new committees is a reflection of the Parliament’s commitment to addressing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The committees will play a vital role in ensuring that the EU is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
The following is a list of the new committees and their chairs:
- Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Chair: Eva Kaili (S&D, EL)
- Committee on Climate Change: Chair: Pascal Canfin (Renew Europe, FR)
- Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union (INGE): Chair: Kati Piri (S&D, NL)
- Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (COVI): Chair: Peter Liese (EPP, DE)
The new committees will start their work in January 2025.
Press release – EP to establish two new standing and two special committees
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