Stricter EU regulations to combat human trafficking come into force: what it means for Germany

Stricter EU regulations to combat human trafficking come into force: what it means for Germany

EU termination from July 14 to August 30

The representations of the EU Commission in Germany offer journalists the service of an EU appointment preview. This appointment preview provides information about important dates of the EU Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Court of Justice, which are of particular importance for Germany. It should be noted that there can be short -term changes. This is the last appointment preview before the summer break. The next appointment preview is expected to be released on August 30th.

In the EU, various events will take place of great relevance in the EU. One focus is on combating human trafficking because stricter EU regulations come into force. Member States have six years to implement these new regulations in national law. The new regulations are intended to provide the law enforcement authorities improved instruments for determining and criminal prosecution of new forms of exploitation, including human trafficking in connection with surrogacy, forced marriage and illegal adoption. The conscious use of services provided by victims of human trafficking is also punishable.

Also take important meetings and conferences in Brussels, Budapest, Berlin, Luxembourg and Strasbourg. Topics such as cohesion policy, agriculture and fishing, the euro group, the relationships between the EU and Jordan, the energy transition, the Sahel alliance, the constituent session of the European Parliament, business and finance, social policy, health and consumer protection, access to contracts on the procurement of covid-19 vaccines, the choice of commission president Community and artificial intelligence are on the agenda.

The EU Foreign Minister will deal with the aggression of Russia against Ukraine and advise on the situation in the Middle East. Furthermore, the meetings of the Minister of Justice and Interior, Health as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs take place. The EU-wide report on the rule of law is discussed. In addition, the ECJ judgment for access to contracts about the procurement of covid 19 vaccines is expected. The European Parliament meets a plenary session and chooses the Commission President.

A special event is the meeting of the Minister of Defense, in which current issues in the field of defense are discussed.

The EU appointment preview offers a comprehensive overview of the important dates in the coming weeks and informs about relevant events and meetings within the European Union. It is important to keep an eye on these appointments because they have a significant impact on politics and decisions that influence our daily life.