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Committee guide Environment, public health and food safety be protected against illness, rather than com- panies, he said. Leinen, who was elected as an MEP in 1999 after a four-year stint as a member of the Committee on the Regions, is seen as something of a veteran in parliamentary circles. Prior to his appointment as ENVI chair in June, the ex-lawyer sat at the helm of parlia- ments constitutional affairs committee. In this capacity, he spoke passionately of the need for Europe to develop into a union of citizens and called for a democratic and social Europe. As for his ambitions as ENVI chair, Leinen hopes to make the EU a model for good health and high environment quality. I think Europe needs leadership in many areas, he said. With 27 member states we need standards that are advanced, progressive and meet the objec- tives of preserving the ecosystems and human health. I think the EU can contribute a lot to the responsibilities and actions of member states and we can help each other through the pooling of resources. food for thought The cultivation of GMO crops is one of the hottest political issues in Europe. According to Leinen, the approach of the ENVI committee reflects public opinion. The Europeans are sceptical against GMOs and that is reflected in our legislation and in our decision making, he said. We have a rather strict policy against GMOs and I think we are more sceptical than the Americans are. Heres what Greenpeace and EuropaBio have to say about their work with the committee: Over the past few years, we have worked closely with the environment committee as it took some important decisions to protect health and nature. One example from recent years was the committees insistence on the labelling of genetically modified (GM) food, despite the hesitation of the commission and council. We now see the devastating effect that GM farming has had in countries where health and environmental concerns were sidelined as a result of aggressive lobbying by the chemicals industry. In South America, where European livestock industries source animal feed, scientists are exposing how GM agriculture, and the pesticides it relies on, can cause serious harm to local communities and their environment. More recently, the committee has also shown that it can play a progressive role in making Europes economy more innovative and efficient. It stood firm on the CO2 emission limits for cars when the big manufacturers were crying wolf and insisting that these targets could not be met. Now, one year on, we already see cars on the market that are below the supposedly unrealistic limits. Jorgo Riss, director of the Greenpeace European unit EuropaBio follows the formal agenda of the ENVI committee very closely. With codecision powers, this committee has considerable potential to shape food safety legislation within the EU decision making process. EuropaBios relationship with the committee is primarily maintained through written submissions on key legislative proposals. The association does not involve itself where a specific product is being discussed this is left to its individual member companies. During the next legislative term, EuropaBio would like to see the ENVI committee use its legislative clout to ensure that regulation of food safety is properly implemented, respecting the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority. This would be a refreshing alternative to the frequent political interference in what was intended to be a science-based decision making system. After all, such a system is the best guarantee of food safety. Willy De Greef, secretary general of EuropaBio Freedom of information ENVI committee member and former rapporteur on the pharmaceutical package Françoise Grossetête recently criticised member states for blocking proposals to improve information for patients. Information currently varies significantly between member states, and the commission says media such as the internet does not allow equal access and increases the risk of unreliable data. Speaking ahead of a Parliament Magazine event on the future of healthcare earlier this month, the French EPP deputy told reporters that information varied between member states and there was a significant risk of unreliable data entering the public arena via the internet. This meant it was vital for member states support the commissions proposal on information to patients, she said. The objective is to harmonise current practices and ensure all EU citizens have equal access to reliable and quality information on existing medicines, she added. It is very disappointing to see my own country, France, as well as other member states blocking this proposal. Clearly, we will have to convince these countries of the benefits of this proposal although, at present, this would appear to be a struggle. 16 November 2009 PARLIAMENT MAGAZINE 79 INSIDE 85 page Committee guide Issue 297 16 November 2009 Guide to the European parliaments committees Committee chairs Codecision explained Upcoming challenges Parliament under Lisbon Committee competencies in association with: The Impact of the Broadband Policy Framework on Jobs and the Economy by Dr. Raul Katz, Director of Business Strategy Research, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information Adjunct Professor, Columbia Business School umerous governments around the world have recently made highly visible announcements rega these lines, widespread agreement exists among policy makers, the private sector and academic researchers that the existing regulation in Europe does not provide the necessary incentives and planning certainty required to rapidly build up a costly new complete-coverage broadband infrastructure. In a Issue 297 16 November 2009 newsanalysis 6 Doctors orders Zsuzsanna Jakab says prudent use of antibiotics is essential if we are to prevent a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance 31 COMMITTEE GUIDE 32 The heart of parliament 34 The inside track 36 Reporting the issues 38 Foreign affairs committ catherinestihler Editorial team Managing editor Brian Johnson Martin Banks Martha Moss Francesca Ross Louise Tait International Press Centre Boulevard Charlemagne 1 Box 2 Brussels 1041 Tel +32 (0)2 285 0828 newsdesktheparliament. www.theparliament.com Editorial board Editor Catherine Stihler MEP Edi european Antibiotic awareness day Doctors orders Zsuzsanna Jakab says prudent use of antibiotics is essential if we are to prevent a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance recent survey conducted by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) found that 82 per cent of European newsanalysis Prudent use of antibiotics is critically important because antibiotic over-use unnecessarily causes bacteria to become resistant to antibiotic treatments help the recovery process from viral infections such as common colds and flu. The slogan for European antibiotic awareness day is Col parliament NEWS CoR president warns EU against confrontation with regions The European commission has come under fresh attack over possible plans to cut regional funding in the next EU spending period. It follows concern that any cuts in the EU budget for 2010 will have an adverse impact on regional Our messages to the European Parliament Caritas Europa is the European network of 48 Caritas organisations working in 44 European countries. We ask the European Parliament to remind member states of the importance to reinforce social protection systems in this time of crisis. We recommend embracing parliament NEWS Campaigning MEP slams French minister for use of term autistic The vice-president of parliaments disability intergroup, Liz Lynne, has criticised French minister Pierre Lellouche for using the term autistic to describe the UK Conservatives. Lynne told the Parliament Magazine that Lel newsanalysis Court of Auditors gives qualified verdict on EU budget The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has once again issued a negative opinion on the implemen- tation of the EU budget by the commission and member states. In its report on the 2008 EU budget published last week, the court refused t A full day conference and exhibition in South East Europe he countries of South Eastern Europe are set to become major tourist destinations over the coming years. Rich in cultural heritage, the region boasts some of the worlds most picturesque and vibrant towns and cities. From colourful beach resor newsanalysis A night to remember T his years MEP awards at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels were a resounding success by any stan- dards. It was a night to remember not just for the MEPs who were rewarded for their efforts with a Parliament Magazine gong, but also for the hundreds of guests who turne The winners CULTURE & EDUCATION AGRICULTURE Agnes Schierhuber: EPP Austria Thank you all so much for this award. It was a great honour working with you all in the parlia- ment over the last 15 years. Doris Pack: EPP Germany The mere fact that a German MEP could be elected culture committee chair may newsanalysis ENERGY Eija-Riitta Korhola: EPP Finland I am honoured and humbled. They say its the taking part that matters, not winning. That is, unless you win. HEALTH Françoise Grossetête: EPP France This is a big surprise but I intend to devote all my energies to work for the good of patient care THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT BEER CLUB, one of the Parliaments biggest informal cross-party groups, is re-launching and invites you to join. WHAT IS THE EP BEER CLUB? Established in 1995, the EP Beer Club is a forum for discussion about issues affecting the brewing sector within the European Union. WHY S reuniting europe Fireworks illuminate the Brandenburg Gate during celebrations on 9 November 2009 marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Power to the people Michał Kamiński reflects on the transformation of Europe since the fall of the Berlin wall, and sets out his hopes for the newsanalysis The EU and its 27 member states acting together can add real value to individual nations, more so than if they were acting alone. Take, for example, the energy challenge we face. Reducing our dependence on Russian gas and Middle Eastern oil will mitigate the effect of energy as a politi tax havens Eva Joly is chair of parliament s development committee The tax justice network estimated that funds held by individuals in tax havens amounted to between seven and eight trillion euros in 2004. This corresponds to an annual loss of tax revenue of over 165bn. That sum is five times more t newsanalysis Social Europe The EU can learn a lot from grassroots projects aimed at helping women in poverty, writes David Martin n the lead-up to the 2010 European year for combat- ing poverty and social exclusion, the focus on gender inequality and women in poverty is an issue of central importanc Competition laws Healthy competition Brussels must ensure a fair competition policy which enables European companies to maximise their assets, says Jean-Paul Gauzès T Jean-Paul Gauzès is a member of parliaments economic and monetary affairs committee and the special committee on the financial, econ ne wsanalysis Words of wisdom Peter Skinner offers his suggestions for some of the new competition commissioners most pressing in-tray issues e will shortly learn the identity of the competi- tion commissioner-designate who will be asked by José Manuel Barroso to take on this highly influential port FISHeries management Theres not enough fish in the sea Fisheries management in the EU must improve if we are to keep stocks at a sustainable level, says Uta Bellion T Uta Bellion is director of the Pew Environment Groups European marine programme oo many hooks and nets are systematically reduc- ing ESA represents the UKs waste management and secondary resources industry. We work with partners at all levels of government to develop economically, environmentally and socially sustainable resource management across the UK. Two out of every three voters say we provide the most important council ser counterfeit medicine Fighting fakes An innovative scheme being piloted in Sweden could help the EU to tackle the growing problem of fake drugs. Martin Banks reports T he EU has been urged to adopt an innovative scheme designed to combat the growing threat of fake drugs. The scheme, currently being p newsanalysis A healthy investment The economic downturn is an ideal opportunity to rethink and modernise health- care in Europe. That was the key message Arthur Higgins, president of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (Efpia), delivered to the half-day conference. promotes pharmaceutical research & development and the best conditions in Europe for companies to bring new medicines to patients that improve human health and the quality of life around the world. Even in these troubled times, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that health and the econom newsanalysis that it would also have to go hand-in-hand with a ban on repackaging practices. The trade in fake medicines has become big business for counterfeiters but, unlike drug trafficking, the penalties for counterfeit medicine remain weak. Barron says counterfeiters are increasingly targeting HEALTHCARE regulation Patient power Mary Baker argues that patients should be better informed through the entire treatment process to make them healthier, happier and more involved hen I began working at the Parkinsons Disease Society in the UK, some 25 years ago, taking new medicines from bench to Committee guide Welcome to the Parliament Magazines committee guide, where we profile the priorities and challenges for each committee in the coming term. In the following pages you will find all you need to know about the inner workings of parliaments committees. From coordinators to codecision, th Europeans can be proud of the increasing importance that our parliament has gained over the decades sionate debates are fought between members of different political groups and sometimes even the same. Over the decades, more and more com- mittees have been established, providing for a growing diver Committee guide Introduction I am grateful and very glad about those great achievements for a democratic Europe close to its citizens. The increase in the parliaments power goes alongside the increase in influence of the parliamentary committees. The expertise and efficient organisation of the commi Committee guide How committees work The inside track Francesca Ross explains the ins and outs of how parliaments committees work T o begin at the beginning, there are 23 parliamentary committees in the current session. These range in size from between 24 and more than 80 members, together with a cha Committee guide How committees work HOW IS A COMMITTEE CHAIR APPOINTED? A complicated voting system named after the Belgian mathematician, Victor dHondt, is used to allocate key roles such as vice-presidents and committee chairs in the parliament. To decide who gets which post, each groups votes are Committee guide Committee procedure Reporting the issues Jessie Duncan looks at how a report progresses through a parliamentary committee eports go through the parlia- ment under several different procedures depending on the policy area. The procedure where parliament has the most power and influenc Interested in information on food composition? Dont miss this EuroFIR stakeholder event, Thursday 25 March 2010, Brussels. he EuroFIR Network of Excellence, funded under the FP6 Food Quality and Safety Thematic Priority 5, has nearly completed five very successful years, and has met, and even exceed Committee guide Foreign affairs Global reach Gabriele Albertini says parliaments foreign affairs committee has some tough challenges ahead defining both Europe and its relations with the rest of the world. Martin Banks reports T he new chairman of parliaments foreign affairs committee says its agend Committee guide Foreign affairs ITS A FOREIGN AFFAIR The foreign affairs committee is one of parliaments more unusual beasts. It has always been seen as one of the most influential committees and its chairmanship is much sought after at the start of each legislative term. All this despite the fact t Committee guide Foreign affairs debate among the three main institutions parliament, council and commission on admission of the three countries. A great recent success (albeit not only for his committee) was, he says, the outcome of the second Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty and its subseque KASHMIR CENTRE.EU BUILDING BRIDGES FOR PEACE Kashmir Centre.EU has moved. You are invited to our inauguration of the new centre on the 8th of December from 12:00 until 14:00 at Rue Belliard 12. In conjunction with our official opening there will be our annual human rights day where speakers will inc Committee guide Security and defence subcommittee Safe and sound Arnaud Danjean says protecting Europes citizens and working for a safe and peaceful future is his priority. Francesca Ross reports rnaud Danjean has inside experi- ence on understanding security and defence issues. In fact, the chair o Committee guide Human rights subcommittee Fight for your rights Finnish deputy Heidi Hautala tells Louise Tait that the EU must work hard to address human rights violations, wherever they occur T he human rights subcommittee may not enjoy the same stand- ing as the majority of parliaments committees Committee guide Development Making an impact competencies In terms of its official mandate, the committee works towards the promotion, implementation and monitoring of the development and cooperation policy of the EU. This is done through political dialogue with developing countries, both bilaterall MORE CHARITY LOTTERIES NEEDED IN EUROPE In the Netherlands charity lotteries disburse more than 350 million euros to various non- governmental organisations (NGOs) each year. If more EU countries had charity lotteries over 10 billion euros a year could be mobilised for these organisations. The World Shaping the harmonisation of the role and liability of the depositary in Europe In the current crisis context, there is urgency to put harmonisation of the depositary functions in the EU top agenda. The current process of adoption of the AIFM Directive is a good first step to achieve this objective Committee guide Economic and monetary affairs Money talks Sharon Bowles tells Francesca Ross why the right regulation is needed to reform and encourage financial markets ed-head British deputy Sharon Bowles has colour. Flying the ALDE yellow flag, the often brightly attired chairwoman of parliaments Committee guide Economic and monetary affairs potentially devastating outcome for a conti- nent with an ageing population. Just about everything to do with the markets is either up for new legislation or up for review during her tenure, and Bowles says shell be calling on her background as a patent AIFM Directive The universal serum against Crisis Flu? Watch the risks and undesired side effects... Allegedly, the crisis flu virus which has afflicted financial markets worldwide finds best conditions to multiply in an environment of systemically relevant unregulated investment products and their Committee guide Economic and monetary affairs DID YOU KNOW? The committee has been co-legislator on financial markets for some time so it will not be massively affected by the Lisbon treaty, but ECON is said to be the only committee set to lose a competency as a result of the newly agreed document. The Association for Financial Markets in Europe A promoter of market integrity An advocate for our members A resource for policymakers A partner in a global alliance A New Trade Body for Europe As regulation of the financial markets takes on an increasingly global dimension, LIBA (the London Inve Online gaming: lack of single market threatens global leadership T he rise of the internet poses an important question to newly-appointed members of the IMCO committee: how to ensure that the Single Market reflects the internet age? One area that neatly exemplifies the regulatory challenges raised b Co mmittee guide Internal market and consumer protection Changing the centre of gravity Malcolm Harbour says making the internal market work better for consumers and tighter scrutiny of new EU legislation are just two of his goals for the coming term. Brian Johnson reports mproving the EUs single ma Committee guide Internal market and consumer protection Arlene McCarthy Michał Kamiński DID YOU KNOW? Young at heart Created at the start of the parliaments sixth term in July 2004, the internal market and consumer protection committee is the youngest of the main committees in the European parliamen Committee guide Internal market and consumer protection COMPETENCIES The IMCO committee has the following responsibilities: coordination at community level of national legislation in the sphere of the internal market and for the customs union, in particular: the free movement of goods including Committee guide International trade Trading up Cristiana Muscardini tells Francesca Ross about her priorities for the committee, and why its time for some tough talking when it comes to trade nowing where a product comes from is important, says inter- national trade committee vice-chair Cristiana Mu Committee guide International trade COMPETENCIES The INTA committee is responsible for matters relating to the establishment and implementation of the EUs common commercial policy and its external economic relations. In particular it looks at financial, economic and trade relations with third countr Committee guide Employment and social affairs Up to the job Pervenche Berès plans to put her time in the chair of the employment and social affairs committee to good use. Louise Tait reports T he new face of parliaments employ- ment and social affairs committee, Pervenche Berès, is no stranger to li Committee guide Employment and social affairs Tale of two halves The committee is responsible for employment policy and all aspects of social policy such as working conditions, social security and social protection. Its responsibilities also include health and safety measures at the workplace, the E Committee guide Employment and social affairs What next for working time? Discussions over the working time directive may have sensationally collapsed in the final throes of the last legislature, but its only a matter of time before proposals are back on the parliamentary agenda. Parliaments employm Thanks to PROCERTU, academic tutors will be able to train themselves and to be recognized through a professional certification he development of the work-linked professional training widely opened the debates about workplace but very few about academic tutoring. As a key player in the work-linked tr ne of the items on the ITRE Committees agenda within the coming months is the European Commissions proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council on the participation by the Community in a Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development Programme (BONUS-169) undertaken by several Membe Cyanobacterial bloom in the Baltic Sea Copyright: Rodeo.fi Copyright: Riku Lumiaro / Finnish Environment Institute Sixteen international consortia of researchers belonging to the BONUS Programme have joined their forces to address the urgent knowledge needs to save the environment of the Baltic Sea Local energy companies play an essential role in the European energy and climate policy CEDEC, the European federation of local energy companies, represents the interests of electricity and gas companies at European level : 1500 companies, with local mainly public shareholders, total turnov Committee guide Industry, research and energy Putting energy into industry and research Herbert Reul talks to Francesca Ross about his committees role in helping to ensure Europes future prosperity and competitiveness T he chairmanship of the industry, research and energy committee is a stretching u Liquid Oil Fuels Home heating for the future HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS+ RENEWABLE ENERGIES Eurofuel and its ten European national member organisations are pushing forward the fuels and equipment R&D, technology implementation and installer training agendas for innovative combined hybrid heating Committee guide Industry, research and energy COMPETENCIES The industry, research and energy committee looks after the EUs industrial policy and the application of new technologies, including measures relating to SMEs. It also has an interest in research policy, including the dissemination and explo Committee guide Industry, research and energy though the aim is uncontested, he says there remain many details to be solved. He also believes that energy efficiency, with the action plan soon to be presented by the commission, will surely be an important dossier. Furthermore, Reul believes it will b EUROPEAN SMART METERING INDUSTRY GROUP ESMIG ENABLING A SMARTER ENERGY WORLD Smart metering is an essential building block for the education and empowerment of customers, an essential development if we are to make real energy savings The EUs 20-20-20 goals (20 increase in energy efficiency, 20 red Co mmittee guide Environment, public health and food safety The health of the nation Jo Leinen wants Europe to become a model for good health and environmental standards. Martha Moss reports F rom climate change to GMOs, pharmaceuticals to food labelling, the environment committee is grap- pling wit Emission possible? MEPs returning from a visit to Washington last month commended Barack Obamas US administration for its ambitious approach to tackling climate change. Discussing the visit with the environment committee, chairman Jo Leinen said the delegation felt a tangible change under Obama comp Conserving Resources Protecting the Climate Science For A Better Life Climate change represents one of the major global challenges of our time. Thats why Bayer wants to act to reduce its climate footprint, a symbolic expression of the negative impact of human actions on the environment. Through the The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) With 5,400 members in 114 countries ESHRE is the only umbrella organisation representing embryologists, clinicians, geneticists, stem cell scientists, psychologists and counselors, ethics and law specialists, basic scientists, nurses Committee guide Environment, public health and food safety be protected against illness, rather than com- panies, he said. Leinen, who was elected as an MEP in 1999 after a four-year stint as a member of the Committee on the Regions, is seen as something of a veteran in parliamentary circles. Prior Addressing the Climate Change challenge: the ULCOS Program, or how European Steel will cut CO 2 emissions drastically LCOS (Ultra-Low CO 2 Steelmaking) is a large European research program, running since 2004 with the support of its 48 partners, including a core group of integrated steel producers f Priority Substances in The Water Framework Directive - Legislation in need of Support for Implementation The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a strong legal framework that will safeguard the future ecological status in European waters. The implementation procedure requires significant efforts on e A European Tempus program managed by the IUP Management at the University of Auvergne : The IUP Management et gestion des Entreprises of the University of Auvergne Clermont 1 manages the MODEP (Modernisation and Development of Professional Classes) Tempus Program (ETP-JP-00408-2008), which includes Committee guide Culture and education European soul Doris Pack tells Louise Tait why she believes the work of parliaments culture and education committee touches the very soul of Europe arliaments culture and educa- tion committee is in good hands. Under the stewardship of veteran politician Doris P Co mmittee guide Constitutional affairs Defining Europe Institutional issues will remain central to parliaments work in the coming five years, as Zita Gurmai tells Martin Banks F or some, the imminent implemen- tation of the Lisbon treaty signals an end to Europes obsession with institutional affair Committee guide Budgets Weighty considerations Alexander Alvaro tells Martin Banks why he believes the profile of the budgets committee is steadily rising ith parliaments vote on next years EU budget imminent, German MEP Alexander Alvaro explains how the committee works and the challenges it faces. C ommittee Licence to grill Luigi de Magistris tells Francesca Ross he will ask tough questions to make sure the EU gets the most from taxpayers money rand-new Euro-deputy Luigi de Magistris is committed to checking, double-checking and then checking again that EU funds are spent transparently and c Im extremely happy that parliament will have a stronger role among EU institutions newly elected MEPs. And while Hübner acknowledges that you can probably see the results of your work more quickly as a commissioner in the EUs executive body than as an MEP, she highlights that the Lisbon treaty will Committee guide Regional development Grassroots expertise The REGI committee and the Committee of the Regions (CoRs) commission for territorial cohesion policy have built up excellent working relations and a strong policy partnership for Europes regions and cities. Within this framework, I particula Committee guide Civil liberties, justice and home affairs Taking liberties Sophia in t Veld speaks to Martha Moss about why LIBE is one of parliaments most unique committees ophia in t Veld will use her vice-chairmanship of parlia- ments LIBE committee to attempt to restore what she sees as a skewed Committ ee guide Civil liberties, justice and home affairs The Dutch MEP who hit the headlines last year after taking legal action against the US government for accessing her per- sonal records, does not buy the argument that civil liberties must be sacrificed in order to ensure security. A climate COMPETENCIES The committee is responsible for: matters relating to the development of a common policy for rail, road, inland waterway, maritime and air transport, in particular: common rules applicable to transport within the European Union the establishment and development of trans-European n Committee guide Transport and tourism Moving forward Time was when transport issues barely got a mention in parliament. How times change. In the last legislature, there was increasing focus among members on the need to relieve congestion on Europes clogged roads by shifting traffic to rail and water Committee guide Petitions Sending a message Erminia Mazzoni tells Francesca Ross why petitioning the institutions will soon be even more weighty, and why those at the top need a global view on producing policies for the people T he PETI committee can be a real instrument against EU legisla- tion inf Committee guide Womens rights and gender equality Gender agenda Eva-Britt Svensson tells Martha Moss what she will be doing to strengthen the role of parliaments womens rights committee va-Britt Svensson wants to see a gender equality commissioner appointed to ensure womens rights issues are reflect Gender news from Sweden JÄMI The Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research has a new assignment from the Swedish government related to gender mainstreaming. The main tasks are: To develop methods for gender mainstreaming; To create opportunities for the exchange of knowledge on gender mainstreaming; T Committee guide Legal affairs Make a move Klaus-Heiner Lehne tells Louise Tait why the legal affairs committee is the ideal one for him T he chair of parliaments power- ful legal affairs committee, Klaus-Heiner Lehne, says the pri- orities for the coming term are likely to mi For accurate, real-time, tailored political information Dods EU Monitoring specialises in delivering real-time and tailored monitoring to the political and decision making community. Our team of policy specialists services a wide range of multinational corporations, trade associations and interest g Committee guide Fisheries Sea change The Lisbon treaty has given the parliaments fisheries committee substantial new powers, Carmen Fraga Estévez tells Brian Johnson T he fisheries committee is parlia- ments smallest full committee with just 45 full and substitute members. However for commit- tee ch EU fisheries agreement prolongs conflict in Africa: The people of Western Sahara call for halt of EU fisheries in their occupied land n the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria, 1 out of 5 children suffer malnutrition. Since Morocco occupied their homeland three decades ago, the refugees have hardly ha Committee guide Agriculture and rural affairs Tractor the future? New codecison powers, budget battles and a wide-ranging reform of the Cap will give parliaments AGRI committee a central role over the next five years, Paolo De Castro tells Brian Johnson F or agriculture and rural develop- ment commi Committee guide Agriculture and rural affairs countryfile A commission green paper on the future of the Cap is expected in autumn 2010. Most current decisions on the Cap will expire in 2013. In particular, farm aid and various market regulation instruments such as dairy quotas which are due to expir DO NOT ENDANGER FUTURE GROWTH hat is odd about the proposed Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to regulate private equity is that none of the inquests into the financial crisis have argued that the activities of the private equity industry should be subject to tighter regulatory controls Committee guide Financial, economic and social crisis A roadmap for the future Martin Banks talks to Wolf Klinz about parliaments special committee dedicated to the financial, economic and social crisis olf Klinz, who chairs parlia- ments newest committee, says one of its main tasks is to find ways He adds, We are planning to draw exten- sively on external expertise in order to get as much insight and input from specialists as possible. Furthermore, the committee will use workshops in order to foster the exchange on topical issues. He says the overall aim of the com- mittee will be to develop Reshaping financial regulation: aiming at better regulation Acute need for reform The international financial crisis has prompted a need to reform financial market regulation and supervision in the EU. The need for changes is undisputed, particularly in supervisory structures, which are lagging far Committee guide Index Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI) Chair Paolo De Castro Vice-chairs José Bové Rareş-Lucian Niculescu Marit Paulsen Janusz Czesław Wojciechowski Members Stuart Agnew Richard Ashworth Liam Aylward TD Christophe Béchu Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos Vasilica Viorica D Committee guide Index Monica Luisa Macovei Mario Clemente Mastella Véronique Mathieu Nuno Melo Louis Michel Claude Moraes Kiria Antigoni Papadopoulou Kirios Georgios Papanikolaou Jacek Protasiewicz Carmen Romero López Judith Sargentini Birgit Sippel Csaba Sógor Dr Renate Sommer Rui Tavares Ponas Val Committee guide Index Vice-chairs José García-Margallo y Marfil Arlene McCarthy Edward Scicluna Theodor Dumitru Stolojan Members Burkhard Balz Slavi Binev Godfrey Bloom Dr Udo Bullmann Pascal Canfin Kirios Nikolaos Chountis George Sabin Cutaş Kirios Spyridon Danellis Rachida Dati Leonardo Domenici D Committee guide Index Alojz Peterle Rovana Plumb Michèle Rivasi Crescenzio Rivellini Jens Rohde Licia Ronzulli Birgit Schnieber Jastram Edward Scicluna Giancarlo Scottà Dr Renate Sommer Bart Staes Struan Stevenson Csaba Sándor Tabajdi Kiria Eleni Theocharous Marianne Thyssen Kirios Michail Tremopoul Committee guide Index Barbara Lochbihler Antonio López-Istúriz White Baroness Ludford Jaime Mayor Oreja Emilio Menéndez del Valle Ga Nadezhda Mihaylova Norbert Neuser Doris Pack Tomasz Piotr Poręba Vittorio Prodi Jacek Protasiewicz Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl Teresa Riera Madurell Carmen Romero Lópe Committee guide Index Olga Sehnalová Marek Siwiec Joanna Skrzydlewska Søren Bo Søndergaard Csanád Szegedi Marc Tarabella Rafał Trzaskowski Claude Turmes Wim van de Camp Anja Weisgerber Kerstin Westphal Coordinators (ALDE) Cristian Silviu Buşoi (ECR) Adam Jerzy Bielan (EFD) Matteo Salvini (EPP) Andre Committee guide Index Ponas Radvilė Morkūnaitė Jim Nicholson Raimon Obiols i Germà Jaroslav Paška Aldo Patriciello Mirosław Piotrowski Maurice Ponga Heide Rühle Marie-Thérèse Sanchez-Schmid Proua Vilja Savisaar Elisabeth Schroedter Giancarlo Scottà Marco Scurria Richard Seeber Czesław Adam Siekiersk EUROPE MEETS AT THE RENAISSANCE With 10 years of experience, the Renaissance Brussels Hotel knows about Europe. 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