Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) - European Parliament

Parliament is inviting African leaders to Brussels on 22 November to discuss development ahead of the next EU-Africa summit. The conference is set to discuss issues such as peace and security, human rights, sustainable development and migration. African political leaders, African Union representatives and UN officials will debate with MEPs, Parliament President Tajani and Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign affairs chief.

Over the last few decades there have been significant demographic shifts in Africa. Since the 1980s the population has nearly trebled. The continent's population is also very young: 40% is less than 15 years old, while 15-24-year-olds make up another 20%.

This population growth leads to challenges regarding economic growth and job creation, as well as for security, migration and political participation.

The conference on Africa, hosted by the European Parliament will take place in Brussels on 22 November in the run-up to the Africa-EU summit at the end of November in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. You have until 16 November to register for the conference at the Parliament. Check out the link below.

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 101 - Draft report Recommendation to the Council, the Commission, and the EEAS on Hong Kong, 20 years after handover
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Liisa Jaakonsaari

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REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Liisa Jaakonsaari

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REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the November 2017 Summit
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Knut Fleckenstein

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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the Union of the Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Charles Tannock

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REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the Union of the Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Charles Tannock

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The EU is currently reshaping its relationship with Armenia and Azerbaijan through new agreements for which the negotiations ended (Armenia) or started (Azerbaijan) in February 2017. After Yerevan’s decision to join the EAEU (thereby renouncing to sign an AA/DCFTA), the initialling of the CEPA provides a new impetus to EU-Armenia relations. It highlights Armenia’s lingering interest in developing closer ties with the EU and provides a vivid illustration of the EU’s readiness to respond to EaP countries’ specific needs and circumstances. The CEPA is also a clear indication that the EU has not engaged in a zero-sum game with Russia and is willing to exploit any opportunity to further its links with EaP countries. The launch of negotiations on a new EU-Azerbaijan agreement – in spite of serious political and human rights problems in the country – results from several intertwined factors, including the EU’s energy security needs and Baku’s increasing bargaining power. At this stage, Azerbaijan is interested only in forms of cooperation that are not challenging the political status quo. However, the decline in both world oil prices and domestic oil production in this country is creating bargaining opportunities for the EU in what promises to be a difficult negotiation.
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The next AFET meetings are scheduled to take place as follows:

- Monday, 6 November 2017, 15:00-18:30, room JAN 2Q2 (Brussels).

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DRAFT OPINION on the implementation of the Joint Staff Working Document (SWD(2015)0182) - Gender equality and women's empowerment: transforming the lives of girls and women through EU external relations 2016-2020
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea

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European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the November 2017 Summit
Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (2016/0166(NLE))
Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part (2017/2050(INI))
Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part (2016/0366(NLE))
Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (2017/2035(INI))
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The Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister (EPP, DE) welcomes yesterday’s key development regarding the Justice Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo: “The integration of judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary marks the beginning of what I hope will be a successful implementation of the EU-facilitated agreement on the unified justice system which was reached in February 2015.
An integrated, fully operational and representative judiciary is fundamental to further strengthening the rule of law and to guarantee equal access to justice in Kosovo. The EU remains committed to all efforts to further normalise relations between Serbia and Kosovo."
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AMENDMENTS 1 - 70 - Draft opinion Women, gender equality and climate justice
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the November 2017 Summit
Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (2016/0166(NLE))
Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part (2017/2050(INI))
Partnership Agreement on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part (2016/0366(NLE))
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DRAFT OPINION on the next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Pier Antonio Panzeri

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