In September 2016 the EU Affairs Committee (SUE) held 8 meetings: no. 73-80. During these meetings the Committee:

• scrutinised 95 EU documents:
  • pursuant to Art. 7(4) of the Cooperation Act – 23 EU draft legislative acts concerning i.a. the Union Customs Code, amending regulation establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace or establishing a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2018-2022,
  • pursuant to Art. 151(1) of the Sejm Standing Orders and Art. 3(2) of the Cooperation Act – 41 EC documents (31 reports, 4 communications, 2 joint proposals, 2 joint communications and 2 proposals for decisions) concerning i.a. the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations, the implementation of the EU Strategy and Action Plan for customs risk management or measures to enhance transparency and the fight against tax evasion and avoidance,
  • pursuant to Art. 11(1) of the Cooperation Act – EU documents, which were to be discussed by the Competitiveness Council,
  • pursuant to Art. 8(2) of the Cooperation Act – 28 EU draft legal acts concerning i.a. the allocation of funds decommitted from projects under the 10th European Development Fund for the purpose of replenishing the African Peace Facility, the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2017 or the signing on behalf of EU of the Agreement establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation,
  • pursuant to Art. 10(2) of the Cooperation Act – 1 EU draft legislative act concerning the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office,
• adopted opinion no. 11 on document COM(2008) 426,
• considered information on legislative proceedings relating to the implementation of EU directives for which the transposition deadline has expired or will expire within the next three months (as of 25.08.2016), presented by the representatives of appropriate ministries (mtg no. 75),
• together with the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee heard information on important for Poland issues of the agricultural sector in the trade agreement negotiated between the EU and USA, presented by Ryszard Zarudzki, undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Jerzy Plewa, Director-General of the EC Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (mtg no. 76),
• held the first reading of Deputies' draft resolution on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between EU and its Member States and Canada (paper no. 831, mtg no. 78),
• considered Deputies' draft resolution on international agreements TTIP and CETA (paper no. 727, mtg no. 78),
• considered Deputies' draft resolution on the opposition to the proposed by EC procedure of ratification of the agreement between EU and Canada – CETA without the approval of the Member States (paper no. 728, mtg no. 78),
• adopted positive opinion on the candidatures for the positions of members of the EU Committee of Regions for 2015-2020 - addition to the composition (opinion no. 12, mtg no. 79),
• adopted draft resolution on the proposal for establishment of an EU correction mechanism for the allocation of refugees and financial solidarity mechanism (mtg no. 79),
• together with Foreign Affairs Committee held the first reading of Government's bill on the ratification of Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and its Member States and the Republic of Kazakhstan, done at Astan 21.12.2015 (paper no. 817, mtg no. 80).
  
  

SUBSIDIARITY SCRUTINY

COM(2016) 270 – deadline for scrutiny 27.10.2016
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast)

SUE:

• 22.09.2016, mtg. 79 - opinion no. 13 on the non-compliance with the subsidiarity principle

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In September 2016 information on and documents of SUE meetings no. 73, 74 and 77-79, provided by the EU Affairs Committee secretariat, were published in the EDLS (European Legislative Documents in the Sejm) and IPEX databases.

Agriculture and Rural Development Committee

• 05.09.2016, considered and adopted the reply of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to the desideratum no. 3 on taking actions and obliging the EU institutions to solve the current, critical situation in the milk and pig meat sectors in Poland and on the whole European market (mtg no. 64);

Ageing Policy Committee

• 05.09.2016, heard the information of the Minister of Development on including the needs of eldery people in a proposal for Responsible Development Strategy, National Urban Policy 2023, revitalization programmes and operational programmes for 2014-2020 (mtg no. 20);

Public Finances Committee

• 05.09.2016, considered resolution of the Senate concerning the act on particular principles for settlement of goods and services tax and reimbursing public funds allocated for the realisation by the local government units of projects financed with the participation of EFTA Member States or the European Union budgets, paper no. 780 (mtg no. 99).

• the following bills implementing EU law have been referred to the first reading [paper no.]:
  
  • Government bill amending the act on excise duty [849],
  • Government bill amending the act on rail transport and some other acts [840],
• the following act implementing EU law has been published [paper no.]:
  
  • Act of 5 September 2016 on trust services and electronic identification [713].

In September 2016, 39 draft legislative acts were subject to subsidiarity scrutiny. As of 3 October 2016, the national parliaments submitted 6 reasoned opinions on the non-compliance of the scrutinised draft acts with the subsidiarity principle.

* In September 2016 to the documents COM(2016) 283 and COM(2016) 378 reasoned opinions were submitted - see the previous Biuletyn OIDE – August 2016.

28 September 2016, Brussels, Meeting of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the EP with the participation of representatives of national parliaments
- Exchange of views on the 2016 cycle of the European Semester

9 September 2016, Tallinn, Meeting of the of the Committees on European Affairs of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
- Opening remarks
- Exchange of views on the draft agenda of the upcoming COSAC Plenary meeting
- Exchange of views on the topic of EU-Russia relations
- Meeting with the Prime Minister of Estonia Mr. Taavi Rõivas
- Exchange of views on the topic of future of EU after Brexit
- Lunch and discussion with European Commissioner for Trade Ms. Cecilia Malmström
- Exchange of views on the topic of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

7-8 September 2016, Brussels, Interinstitutional Conference with National Parliaments on the Future Financing of the EU
- Inaugural session
- The role of the EU budget
- New sources of revenue for the EU? What works and what should be changed?
- Intervention by Vice President Kristalina Georgieva, followed by a debate with participants
- A better coherence between the EU and national budgets? How can we work better together?
- Closing session

2-4 September 2016, Bratislava, Interparliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP)
- Meeting of the representatives of the Presidency Troika
- Meetings of the political groups
- Opening session, welcome address, introductory remarks
- Session I: The EU as a global player - looking for an effective multilateral diplomacy model
- Parallel workshops (Workshop A - The EU's Eastern Neighbourhood and beyond: priorities, perspectives and challenges, Workshop B - Sustainable development and migration: towards a comprehensive approach, Workshop C - Towards a European Defence Union: a White Book as a first step)
- Meeting of the Presidential Troika
- Session II: The Western Balkans and the EU: cooperation and integration
- Closing session of the Conference
- Presentation of workshop results and adoption of the conclusions
- Closing remarks

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Selected articles on the current political and economic issues in the EU from the specialist periodicals available on-line (accessed 06.10.2016)

• Alaranta T.: The EU-Turkey Stalemate: Detecting the Root Causes of the Dysfunctional Relationship, „Briefing Paper" 201 (2016), Finnish Institute of International Affairs, 01.09.2016.
• An agenda for the future of the European Union: addressing citizens' expectations, Elcano Royal Institute, 15.09.2016.
• Blockmans S.: Turkey's Putsch and Purge: Why and how the EU should re-engage with Ankara, „CEPS Commentary", Centre for European Policy Studies, 02.09.2016.
• Borońska-Hryniewiecka K., Szymańska J.: Szczyt UE-27 w Bratysławie – nieformalne konsultacje polityczne w sprawie przyszłości Unii, „Biuletyn PISM" nr 62 (1412), Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 19.09.2016.
• Davidova K., Kvorning Lassen Ch.: The EU Emissions Trading System: Time for a radical overhaul?, „Policy Paper", EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.
• Demertzis M., Wolff G. B.: What are the prerequisites for a euro-area fiscal capacity?, „Policy Contribution" iss. no. 14 (2016), Bruegel.
• Giuli M.: Turkish Stream back on the agenda?, „Commentary", European Policy Centre, 01.09.2016.
• Göbl G.: Central Europe and the Refugee Question: Cooperation, not Confrontation, „ÖGfE Policy Brief" 22/2016, Österreichische Gesellschaft für Europapolitik, 12.09.2016.
• Halleux V.: Inteligentna specjalizacja i unijna polityka spójności, „W skrócie", Biuro Analiz Parlamentu Europejskiego, 08.09.2016.
• Helwig N., Iso-Markku T.: A more self-assured Germany: the new white paper highlights Germany's readiness to bolster European security and defence, „FIIA Comment" 17 (2016), Finnish Journal of Foreign Affairs, 15.09.2016.
• Hines Ph.: Enlightening EU policy-making: evolving scientific advice, „Policy Brief", European Policy Centre, 27.09.2016.
• Jong S. de: The Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union. Geopolitics, Geo-Economics and Opportunities for Europe, „European Policy Analysis" iss. 2016:11, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies, September 2016.
• Jóźwiak V.: Węgierskie referendum w sprawie obowiązkowego przyjmowania imigrantów, „Biuletyn PISM" nr 66 (1416), Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 29.09.2016.
• Kiss M.: Wytyczne dotyczące polityki zatrudnienia na 2016 r., „W skrócie", Biuro Analiz Parlamentu Europejskiego, 08.09.2016.
• Kullas M. i in.: Redistribution between the EU Member States. Winners and losers of European transfers. Summary of the main results, „cepStudy", Centre for European Policy, September 2016.
• Lilyanova V.: The Western Balkans and the EU. Enlargement and challenges, „Briefing", European Parliamentary Research Service, September 2016.
• Michelot M. i in.: The View at 25. Visegrád's Silver Anniversary, Center for European Policy Analysis, 28.09.2016.
• Poptcheva E.-M.: The State of the Union debate in the European Parliament, 2016, „Briefing", European Parliamentary Research Service, September 2016.
• Radjenovic A.: Europejski dokument podróży dla nielegalnie przebywających migrantów, „W skrócie", Biuro Analiz Parlamentu Europejskiego, 08.09.2016.
• Samardzija V., Skazlic I.: Implementation of the European Semester in new EU member states, „CIFE Policy Paper" no. 43, Centre international de formation européenne, 28.09.2016.
• Siddi M.: EU energy policy: After the failed coup in Turkey, the EU should strengthen its energy independence and cut fossil fuel purchases from authoritarian regimes, „FIIA Comment" 18 (2016), The Finnish Institute of International Affairs, 28.09.2016.
• Simón L.: European Strategy in times of geopolitical interdependence, Elcano Royal Institute, 20.09.2016.
• Thorburn Stern R.: Responses to the "refugee crisis": What is the role of self-image among EU countries?, „European Policy Analysis" iss. 2016:10, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies, September 2016.
• Vandenbroucke F.: Automatic stabilizers for the Euro area and the European social model, „Tribune", Jacques Delors Institute, 22.09.2016.

  BREXIT

• Arnull A.: Broken Bats, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Barnard C.: The Practicalities of Leaving the EU, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Bertoncini Y., Letta E.: Stronger together – even at 27!, „Tribune", Jacques Delors Institut 15.09.2016.
• Bertoncini Y.: Brexit: between British Europhobia and continental Euroscepticisms, „Policy paper" no. 171, Jacques Delors Institute, 27.09.2016.
• Biscop S.: All or nothing? European and British strategic autonomy after the Brexit, „Egmont paper" no. 87, EGMONT – The Royal Institute for International Relations, 05.09.2016.
• Craig P.: Brexit: A Drama in Six Acts, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Dashwood A.: After the Deluge, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• De Witte B.: Near-Membership, Partial Membership and the EU Constitution, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Edward D., Shuibhne N. N.: 'While Europe's eye is Fix'd on Mighty Things': Implications of the Brexit Vote for Scotland, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Enderlein H. i in.: Repair and Prepare: Growth and the Euro after Brexit, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Jacques Delors Institut – Berlin and Jacques Delors Institute in Paris.
• Etzold T., Opitz Ch.: Nordic Europe after the Brexit Vote. The Five Nordic Countries Are Reassessing Their Relations with the EU, „SWP Comment" 2016/C 42, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, September 2016.
• Godement F., Stanzel A.: China and Brexit: what's in it for us?, European Council on Foreign Relations, 09.09.2016.
• Gros D.: The Economics of Brexit: It's not about the Internal Market, „CEPS Commentary", Centre for European Policy Studies, 22.09.2016.
• Gstöhl S.: 'Brexit' lessons from third countries' differentiated integration with the EU's internal market, „CEPOB - College of Europe Policy Brief series", College of Europe, September 2016.
• Hinarejos A.: Brexit and the Euro Area, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Kaca E.: Stanowisko Francji wobec ewentualnego opuszczenia Unii Europejskiej przez Wielką Brytanię, „Biuletyn PISM" nr 59 (1409), Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 09.09.2016.
• Kostakopoulou D.: Brexit, Voice and Loyalty: Reflections on Article 50 TEU, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Koutrakos P.: Negotiating International Trade Treaties after Brexit, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Núñez Ferrer J., Rinaldi D.: The Impact of Brexit on the EU Budget: A non-catastrophic event, „CEPS Policy Bief" No. 347, Centre for European Policy Studies, 07.09.2016.
• Suwara E.: Wyzwania prawno-proceduralne dla Unii Europejskiej związane z BREXIT-em, „Europejski Przegląd Sądowy" nr 9/2016, s. 11.
• Tilford S.: Brexit Britain: The poor man of Western Europe?, Centre for European Reform, September 2016.
• Toporowski P.: Komisja Europejska po rezygnacji Jonathana Hilla, „Biuletyn PISM" nr 57 (1407), Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 02.09.2016.
• Webb D.: Brexit: trade aspects, „Briefing Paper" no. 7694, House of Commons Library, 08.09.2016.

  TTIP

• Koeth W.: Can the Investment Court System (ICS) save TTIP and CETA?, „EIPA Working Paper" no. 2016/W/01, European Institute of Public Administration.
• Malmström C.: The Case for an Ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Sustainable Trade, „European Foreign Affairs Review" vol. 21(2016), iss. 3, s. 315.
• Peterson J.: Choosing Europe or Choosing TTIP?: The European Union and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, „European Foreign Affairs Review" vol. 21(2016), iss. 3, s. 383.
• Rojas-Romagosa H.: Potential Economic Effects of TTIP for the Netherlands and the EU, „CEPS Working Document" no. 425, Centre for European Policy Studies, 08.09.2016.
• Wąsiński M.: Perspektywy negocjacyjne umowy handlowej między Unią Europejską i Stanami Zjednoczonymi, „Biuletyn PISM" nr 64 (1414), Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 22.09.2016.

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Selected articles and papers
(available in the Sejm Library or on-line, accessed 06.10.2016)

• Anghel S. E.: The European Council and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Orientation and implementation in the field of crisis management since the Lisbon Treaty, European Parliamentary Research Service, September 2016.
• Avbelj M.: Constitutional and Administrative Pluralism in the EU System of Banking Supervision, „German Law Journal" vol. 17, no. 5 (2016).
• Broberg M., Fenger N.: Preliminary References to the Court of Justice of the EU and the Right to a Fair Trial under Article 6 ECHR, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Closa C.: Secession from a Member State and EU Membership: the View from the Union, „European Constitutional Law Review" vol. 12, iss. 2, September 2016, s. 240.
• Dawson M.: Better regulation and the future of EU regulatory law and politics, „Common Market Law Review" vol. 53 (2016), iss. 5, s. 1209.
• Dehousse F.: The reform of the EU Courts (III). The brilliant alternative approach of the European Court of Human Rights, „Egmont paper" no. 86, EGMONT – The Royal Institute for International Relations, 05.09.2016.
• Fabbrini F.: The Relation Between the European Council and the Council: Institutional Arguments in Favour of an EU Senate, „European Public Law" vol. 22(2016), iss. 3, s. 489.
• Fouéré E.: The EU Special Representatives: A dwindling but resilient resource at the service of EU Foreign and Security Policy, „CEPS Policy Bief" no. 348, Centre for European Policy Studies, 22.09.2016.
• Ioannidis M.: Europe's new transformations: How the EU economic constitution changed during the Eurozone crisis, „Common Market Law Review" vol. 53 (2016), iss. 5, s. 1237.
• Jonsson Cornell A.: The Swedish Riksdag as Scrutiniser of the Principle of Subsidiarity, „European Constitutional Law Review" vol. 12, iss. 2, September 2016, s. 294.
• Loik R., Jaani-Vihalem K.: How to Achieve National Goals in the European Union? Small State Strategy in Internal Security Integration, „Romanian Journal of European Affairs" vol. 16, no. 3, September 2016.
• Masing J.: Unity and Diversity of European Fundamental Rights Protection, „European Law Review" iss. 4 (2016).
• Płóciennik S.: Zróżnicowana integracja – remedium na kryzys UE?, „Sprawy Międzynarodowe" nr 2/2016, Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych.
• Selchow S.: The construction of "European security" in The European Union in a changing global environment: a systematic analysis, „European Security" vol. 25(2016), iss. 3.
• Shapovalova N.: The power of informality: European Union's engagement with non-state actors in Common Security and Defence Policy, „European Security" vol. 25(2016), iss. 3.
• Viellechner L.: The Limits of Law (and Democracy) in the Euro Crisis: An Approach from Systems Theory, „German Law Journal" vol. 17, no. 5 (2016).
• Zając A.: Przegląd środków cywilnych wspólnej polityki bezpieczeństwa i obrony Unii Europejskiej w dobie kryzysu migracyjnego, „Sprawy Międzynarodowe" nr 2/2016, Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych.