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Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Ordinary meeting

10 November 2026

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Committee discussion of recent Eurobarometer surveys on adolescents’ screen use and social media, in view of the forthcoming work on the EU Kids Act.

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Agenda item 8 — Public opinion at a glance (Eurobarometer surveys and EU Kids Act)

03:11

Introduction of agenda item and guest

03:11

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Opening of day two and introduction of agenda item 8

03:11

Presentation of Eurobarometer findings on adolescents, screens and social media

04:41

Nicolas Le Poulennec-Varoux (DG COMM) — Presentation of Eurobarometer surveys on adolescents and social media

04:41

Exchange with members on survey results and implications for the EU Kids Act

12:39

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Opening of the debate with members

12:39

Intervenant 3 — Brief acknowledgment before the questions

12:55

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA (EPP) — Questions on addiction, AI-generated content and adolescents’ critical thinking

12:57

Maria GRAPINI (S&D) — Call for EU programmes to educate parents and children

16:14

Salvatore DE MEO (EPP) — Parental legal responsibility and age limits for device use

18:33

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Reflections on connectivity vs. protection and request for further surveys

20:25

Nicolas Le Poulennec-Varoux (DG COMM) — Replies on addiction, perceived skills and age-based access

21:43

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Thanks to the expert and conclusion of agenda item 8

23:42

Agenda item 9 — Digital Omnibus on data — Votes on IMCO opinion

33:24

Organisation of votes and test vote on agenda item 9

33:24

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Introduction of agenda item 9 and test vote on voting system

33:24

Presentation of rapporteur on Digital Omnibus on data

34:53

Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D) — Presentation of IMCO opinion on the Digital Omnibus on data

34:53

Votes on IMCO opinion on Digital Omnibus on data

37:33

Votes on compromise amendments and final IMCO opinion on the Digital Omnibus on data

37:33

Agenda item 10 — Opinion on medical devices and in vitro diagnostics regulation

39:30

Votes on IMCO opinion on medical devices and in vitro diagnostics regulation

39:30

Votes on compromise amendments and final IMCO opinion on medical devices and in vitro diagnostics regulation

39:30

Agenda item 11 — Simplification measures and alignment with the Cybersecurity Act 2

42:13

Introduction and votes on opinion on simplification measures and alignment with the Cybersecurity Act 2

42:13

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Introduction of agenda item 11 and invitation to rapporteur

42:13

Henrik DAHL (EPP) — No introductory remarks on the opinion

42:50

Votes on compromise amendments and final opinion on simplification measures and alignment with the Cybersecurity Act 2

42:55

Agenda item 12 — Cybersecurity Act 2 opinion

43:44

Rapporteur’s presentation and votes on Cybersecurity Act 2 opinion

43:44

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Introduction of agenda item 12 and call to rapporteur on Cybersecurity Act 2 opinion

43:44

Maria GUZENINA (S&D) — Presentation of compromises on Cybersecurity Act 2 opinion

44:11

Votes on compromise amendments and final IMCO opinion on Cybersecurity Act 2

44:46

Agenda item 13 — Presentation of the EU Kids Act

48:14

Introduction and Commission presentation of the EU Kids Act

48:14

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Introduction of agenda item 13 and welcome to Commission on the EU Kids Act

48:14

Roberto Viola (Commission) — Presentation of main features of the EU Kids Act

49:17

Exchange with members on the EU Kids Act proposal

59:09

Question of Dóra DÁVID (EPP) on parental consent, missing protections and implementation timelines

59:09

Question of Laura BALLARÍN CEREZA (S&D) on AI chatbots, safety-by-design and effective ex-ante enforcement

01:01:45

Question of Elisabeth DIERINGER (Patriots for Europe) on social media addiction, censorship risks and decentralised parental controls

01:04:37

Question of Piotr MÜLLER (ECR) on EU competence, age verification centralisation and parental control alternatives

01:07:01

Question of Veronika CIFROVÁ OSTRIHOŇOVÁ (Renew) on differences from the Australian model and EU age verification rollout

01:09:37

Question of Kim VAN SPARRENTAK (Greens/EFA) on extending protections to adults, zero-knowledge age checks and auditors

01:12:21

Question of Leila CHAIBI (The Left) on limiting the proposal to minors and risks of age verification for all

01:15:11

Question of Kamila GASIUK-PIHOWICZ (EPP) on violent content, radicalisation algorithms and the need for stronger action

01:17:57

Question of Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D) on parental accounts, national age bans and transitional protection

01:21:01

Question of Nikola MINCHEV (Renew) on platform responsibility, technological neutrality and links with the Digital Fairness Act

01:22:51

Question of David CORMAND (Greens/EFA) on toxic algorithms, sanctions and regulation of addictive content

01:25:01

Question of Regina DOHERTY (EPP) on auditor independence and profiling in generative AI for children

01:27:36

Comments of Georgia TRAMACERE (S&D) on avoiding surveillance, new inequalities and need for strong Digital Fairness Act

01:29:45

Roberto VIOLA (Commission) — General replies on legislative context, parental role, AI and age verification

01:32:07

Agenda item 14 — Exchange of views on illegal and dangerous products entering the single market

01:45:17

Opening of agenda item 14 and introduction of guests on illegal and dangerous products

01:45:17

Opening statements — Customs perspectives on illegal and dangerous products in e‑commerce

01:47:13

Clara Van Hemelrijck (Belgium) — Challenges and good practices in customs controls on e‑commerce

01:47:13

Clara Van Hemelrijck (Belgium) — Importer concept, data hub and limits of customs controls

01:53:20

Tadeusz Senda (Poland) — Polish customs experience, cooperation and regional initiatives

01:55:45

Exchange with members on customs enforcement and cooperation with market surveillance

02:05:48

Dirk GOTINK (EPP) — Questions on unfinished customs reform and integration with market surveillance

02:05:48

Maria GRAPINI (S&D) — Concerns about product content controls and uneven customs equipment

02:09:03

Jeannette BALJEU (Renew) — Gaps in information exchange and targeting abusive parcels

02:10:58

Anna CAVAZZINI (Chair) — Question on distribution of the handling fee

02:12:18

Kamila GASIUK-PIHOWICZ (EPP) — Adapting to new fees, mega‑warehouses and enforcement gaps

02:12:44

Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D) — Future parcel flows, consumer redress and platform liability

02:15:01

François KALFON (S&D) — Risks from Chinese platforms’ EU warehouses and EU‑level coordination

02:16:24

Nikola MINCHEV (Renew) — EU‑level support for customs and impact of the €3 duty and €2 fee

02:17:54

Clara VAN HEMELRIJCK (Belgium) — Need for aligned legislation, risk‑based controls and use of handling fee

02:19:58

Tadeusz SENDA (Poland) — Asymmetry between centralised customs and fragmented market surveillance

02:24:55

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Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Ordinary meeting

10 November 2026

IMCO Tue, 10 Nov 2026 European Parliament

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03:11 - 04:41

Speaker 1

Good morning dear colleagues, not to punish those who are on time we start.

Welcome to the second day of our IMCO committee meeting. Thanks so much again for Maria for replacing me yesterday. I heard you had very good discussions. One announcement before we start, agenda item 20, so the exchange with an AI company, will be postponed because we had, unfortunately, a last-minute cancellation of the company. But we try to put it on another day, so point 20 of the agenda of today will be postponed.

Now, we start with agenda item eight, IMCO 2026 6, public opinion at a glance. We had several Eurobarometer surveys that are actually very relevant for our committee work and for what people think about the internal market and consumer protection. So, we thought it would be very interesting to actually have a discussion here and invite also someone who can explain it a little bit better, in more in detail what actually some of the Eurobarometer surveys have found out. So, I welcome and also thank Mr Nicolas Le Poulennec-Varoux, head of unit from the Eurobarometer and survey unit from DG COMM, for being here today. And we are looking forward to your presentation.

And then, afterwards, of course, we have the opportunity for the members to ask questions and come in. You can also already signal the secretariat if you want to speak. But first, floor is yours.

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