Legislative and Non-Legislative Business of the EU

The main functions of the 14th Committee in this context include: debates at the presence of Government ministers on Commission's draft measures before they are included in the Council agenda; questions relating to EU agreements; activity of the European Union and its bodies. The Italian Senate can thus set guidelines that the Government may follow in the negotiations leading to the adoption of Community measures.

The 14th Committee also scrutinises resolutions adopted by the European Parliament. It may hold a debate on a specific matter dealt with by the European Parliament and also adopt guidelines for the Government.

A representative of the Committee may also participate in a debate on a ruling of the Court of Justice in the committee which has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Court decision; such committee may pass recommendations to the Government or, if a bill on the same subject matter is its agenda, examine the two measures jointly.