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Committee on Constitutional Affairs – AFCO

Putting ideas into practice: how could Europe exploit its potential and make use of new possibilities following the establishment of the position of the President of the European Council and the High Representative for the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR)?

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development – AGRI

Europe 2020: In the wake of an agenda for jobs that focus on “smart, sustainable and inclusive growth”, how should the EU reform its Common Agricultural Policy in order to unlock the wider potential of rural areas while ensuring fair competition?

Committee on Climate Change – CLIM

In light of the upcoming Climate Change Conference in Cancun: Taking into account the need for innovation and creativity in approaching the issue of climate change, what role should the EU take in order to avoid another Copenhagen failure?

Committee on Development – DEVE

Eyes set on the United Nations’ High Level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals in September 2010: How should the EU form its strategy for the next 5 years in order to better assist the realization of the Millennium Goals?

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs – ECON

In the wake of the Greek crisis; is this just the beginning of a temporary debit crisis or a deeper sovereign debt crisis? What policies should be shaped in order to ensure the stability of the Economic and Monetary Union while strengthening the EU’s economic integration and governance?

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs – EMPL

2010, European Year of combatting poverty and social exclusion; With rising unemployment and increasing numbers of “working poor”, what should the EU do to better assist the Member States in promoting social inclusion with special attention to the reduction of poverty?

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection – IMCO

Living, developing and legislating in an ‘Information era’: How can the EU secure the right to privacy and minimize the risk of invasions and harassment, while facilitating the exchange and enrichment of knowledge and information?

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy – ITRE

e-Inclusion: Is it time for the EU to gain a competitive edge by upgrading to Next Generation Internet? What strategies should be formed in order to meet the key goals of the new EU “Digital Agenda”, while ensuring fair use of the new opportunities?

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs – LIBE

Blank spots on Europe’s LGBT rights map; despite the varying existing legislations in the Member States, what can be done to end discrimination and stigmatisation of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people within and outside EU borders?