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1. Working Party on Public International Law Working Party on Public International Law in Europe The Working Party on Public International Law deals with general international law topics such as international humanitarian law (IHL), piracy, terrorism, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the EU's dialogue with the USA and other key [...]...
2. Working Party on Financial Agricultural Questions Working Party on Financial Agricultural Questions in Europe The Working Party on Financial Agricultural Questions (AGRIFIN) considers the budgetary effects of the Commission's proposals under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The working party reports to the Committee of Permanent [...]...
3. Working Party on Social Questions Working Party on Social Questions in Europe The Working Party on Social Questions deals with labour legislation and work environment issues, gender equality and social matters. More details about Working Party on Social Questions...
4. Working Party on Internal Fisheries Policy Working Party on Internal Fisheries Policy in Europe The working party deals with issues involving the EU's internal fisheries policy. These issues involve resource policy including issues concerning total allowable catches (TAC) and technical conservation measures. Other issues include [...]...
5. Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion in Europe The Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion deals with issues related to entry and exit of the EU. This includes the framework for legal entry and stay in the EU, questions on returning persons with...
6. Working Party on Horizontal Agricultural Questions Working Party on Horizontal Agricultural Questions in Europe This is a joint working group reporting to the SCA on the simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from the perspective of producers and agencies. It is also used as a forum in which general issues...
7. Working Party of Foreign Relations Counsellors Working Party of Foreign Relations Counsellors in Europe Working Party of Foreign Relations Counsellors (Relex) The Relex group deals with legal, financial and institutional issues in the external field with the main focus on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). Priorities include: [...]...
8. Working Party on the OSCE and the Council of Europe The working party deals with the EU's relations with the Organization for Security and Development in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe and coordinates a common European position on the issues debated in these institutions. The 27 EU Member States represent a substantial proportion...
9. Audiovisual Working Party Audiovisual Working Party in Europe The Audiovisual Working Party is responsible for television, radio and film issues. It deals both with legislation, such as the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, and support and joint programmes in the area of film and television (including the MEDIA [...]...
10. Working Party on the Western Balkans Region Working Party on the Western Balkans Region in Europe Working Party on the Western Balkans Region (COWEB) COWEB is responsible for issues concerning the EU's relations with the Western Balkans region: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia [...]...
11. Working Party on Civil Protection Working Party on Civil Protection in Europe Working Party on Civil Protection (PROCIV) PROCIV deals with the Union's efforts to prevent and manage natural and manmade disasters, such as floods, forest fires and earthquakes. The group addresses issues concerning mutual disaster assistance [...]...
12. Working Party on Establishment and Services Working Party on Establishment and Services in Europe The working party is responsible for establishment and services, including the Services Directive and the regulation regarding mutual recognition of professional qualifications. The group discusses how regulation in the area can become more [...]...
13. Working Party for Schengen Matters Working Party for Schengen Matters in Europe The Working Party for Schengen Matters meets in four different formations, each dealing with particular areas within the Schengen system. These are: evaluation mechanisms (SCHEVAL Group), the Schengen Information System (SIS SIRENE Group), technical [...]...
14. Working Party on Agricultural Questions Working Party on Agricultural Questions in Europe The Working Party on Agricultural Questions consists of subgroups and works on the labeling of processed agricultural products, animal feed, seeds and propagating material, pests, pesticide residues, pesticides, plant protection products and [...]...
15. Working Party on Plant Health Working Party on Plant Health in Europe The Working Party on Plant Health is responsible for issues involving protection, inspection, propagating and planting materials in the area of plant protection. The working party meets regularly in different configurations of Member States to coordinate [...]...
16. Working Party on the Application of Specific Measures to Combat Terrorism Working Party on the Application of Specific Measures to Combat Terrorism in Europe The working party processes applications for listing and delisting individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorism under the common position concerning sanctions against such actors. The working party [...]...
17. Working Party on E-Law Working Party on E-Law in Europe The Working Party on e-Law promotes the use of information and communication technology in the justice area. It deals with issues including electronic access to information about judicial practice and is involved in projects such as developing the common...
18. Working Party on Statistics Working Party on Statistics in Europe The Working Party on Statistics discusses the Commission's proposals for new or revised legal acts in the area of statistics. These are adopted between the European Parliament and the Council through ordinary legislative procedure. More details about [...]...
19. Working Party on Information Working Party on Information in Europe This group looks at information and communication issues, including sharing best practice amongst member states on communicating the EU. It also deals with transparency issues, including public access to EU documents. More details about Working Party on [...]...
20. Working Party on Outermost Regions Working Party on Outermost Regions in Europe The Working Party on Outermost Regions deals with exemptions for certain areas in Europe. The Council may, at the proposal of the Commission and following consultation with the European Parliament, approve special measures on exemptions from EU [...]...
21. Working Party on Atomic Questions Working Party on Atomic Questions in Europe Working Party on Atomic Questions (WPAQ) WPAQ forms part of EU cooperation within the areas of nuclear radiation and radiation protection, and handles all legal and technical initiatives within the nuclear field. More details about Working Party on...
22. Working Party on the Court of Justice Working Party on the Court of Justice in Europe The Working Party on the Court of Justice is responsible for issues concerning the EU court system. It deals with general issues relating to the court system and rules concerning proceedings in the Court of Justice...
23. Working Party on Staff Regulations Working Party on Staff Regulations in Europe The Working Party on Staff Regulations deals with the regulatory framework that relates to the terms of employment of EU institutions' staff. Matters covered under the Staff Regulations include recruitment processes, career paths, working hours, and [...]...
24. Working Party on General Affairs Working Party on General Affairs in Europe This group deals with inter-institutional questions. More details about Working Party on General Affairs...
25. Working Party of Legal/Linguistic Experts Working Party of Legal/Linguistic Experts in Europe The Working Party of Legal/Linguistic Experts is responsible for formal drafting of legal instruments adopted by the Council. Legal/linguistic experts from the Council check the conformity of the different language versions and monitor the [...]...
26. Working Party on the Law of the Sea Working Party on the Law of the Sea in Europe The working party deals with the law of the sea, based in particular on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The group covers all aspects of this issue, including navigation...
27. Working Party on EFTA Working Party on EFTA in Europe The Working Party on EFTA deals with EU relations with the EFTA countries (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein). It is responsible for a wide range of areas including tax issues, participation in Schengen and certain matters relating to fisheries...
28. Working Party on Terrorism Working Party on Terrorism in Europe Working Party on Terrorism (International Aspects) The Working Party on Terrorism is the main forum for information exchange and EU coordination on international aspects of the fight against terrorism. Its main tasks are preparing meetings with third [...]...
29. Working Party on Non-Proliferation Working Party on Non-Proliferation in Europe Through the Working Party on Non-Proliferation EU Member States cooperate to promote non-proliferation, to prevent weapons of mass destruction from falling into the wrong hands and to ensure that international agreements on non-proliferation are [...]...
30. Working Party on Commodities Working Party on Commodities in Europe Working Party on Commodities (PROBA) PROBA is responsible for discussions on commodity policies and other issues including sustainability, commodity dependence, supply security, and trade and development. The working party also coordinates and prepares [...]...
31. Working Party on Own Resources Working Party on Own Resources in Europe The Working Party on Own Resources deals with matters that concern the Council's Own Resources Decision (which regulates the EU budget financing system) and the implementing regulation for the this mechanism. More details about Working Party on Own...
32. Working Party on Tax Questions Working Party on Tax Questions in Europe The Working Party on Tax Questions meets in two subgroups &endash; indirect and direct taxation. The subgroup on indirect taxation deals with harmonised indirect taxes &endash; value added tax (VAT) and excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy....
33. Working Party on Frontiers Working Party on Frontiers in Europe The Working Party on Frontiers deals with legislation regulating the crossing of external EU borders, external borders of the Schengen area and internal borders between Member States. Questions related to the EU agency for the management of external [...]...
34. Working Party on Olive Oil Working Party on Olive Oil in Europe The Working Party on Olive Oil reports to the SCA on issues related to olive oil and table olives. More details about Working Party on Olive Oil...
35. Working Party on Competition Working Party on Competition in Europe This group examines the revision of EU legislation in the field of competition. More details about Working Party on Competition...