Important dates in the EP services directive debate on the run-up to the plenary vote

As all the committee rapporters’ opinions are out now, the next stage is the amendment of these. followed by votes. You will find the opinions, the committee names and the already approved opinions at: http://www.europarl.eu.int/comparl/imco/services_directive/default_en.htm.

If you wish contact relevant MEPs from the committees, lists of national MEPs and the amendments can be requested from the secretariat (ethierbach@epsu.org).


* 6 June 2005: ECON amendments (Economic and Monetary Affairs)

*  9 June 2005: EMPLOY amendments (Employment and Social Affairs)

*  10 June 2005: IMCO amendments (1pm) (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)

*  11 July 2005: EMPLOY debate (Employment and Social Affairs)

*  12 July 2005: EMPLOY vote (Employment and Social Affairs)

*  12 July 2005: IMCO debate (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)

*  13 July 2005: ECON vote (Economic and Monetary Affairs)

*  14 September 2005: IMCO vote (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)

*  24 October 2005: Plenary vote
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