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| European Parliament Directorate-General for Internal Policies | |
|---|---|
| Name | Directorate-General for Internal Policies |
| Native name | Direction générale des politiques internes |
| Formation | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
| Parent organisation | European Parliament |
European Parliament Directorate-General for Internal Policies is the policy research and advisory service of the legislative arm of the European Union, providing analytical support to Committee on International Trade, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and other parliamentary bodies. It offers briefings, studies, and expertise to Members of the European Parliament such as those from the European People's Party and the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. Its work intersects with institutions like the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and agencies such as the European External Action Service.
The directorate-general originated from inside reorganisations of the European Parliament following enlargements like the Treaty of Lisbon and the 2004 expansion that admitted Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic. Early predecessors cooperated with research services of the European Parliamentary Research Service and with external centres such as the Centre for European Policy Studies, the Bruegel think tank, and the European Policy Centre. Institutional reforms under Presidents of the European Parliament including Hans-Gert Pöttering and Martin Schulz shaped its mandate; later administrative changes reflected initiatives linked to the Treaty of Maastricht and debates around the European Constitution.
The directorate-general's remit covers technical support to committees like the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the Committee on Budgets, producing analysis for rapporteurs such as those from Renew Europe or the Identity and Democracy group. It drafts briefings on dossiers arising from proposals by the European Commission and rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union. Core functions include impact assessment for legislative files linked to the Schengen Area and the Single Market, comparative studies referencing member states including France, Germany, and Italy, and expert testimony relevant to interparliamentary relations with bodies like the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
The directorate-general is organised into units that mirror parliamentary committees and policy clusters associated with portfolios such as trade, civil liberties, and internal market. Leadership includes a Director-General appointed through internal procedures of the European Parliament and reporting lines to the Secretary-General of the European Parliament. Staff blend secondees from national parliaments such as the Bundestag and the Assemblée nationale, career officials from the European Commission and external experts from institutions including the Academy of European Law and the College of Europe.
Dedicated units supply research on topics ranging from cross-border law enforcement linked to Europol to financial oversight related to the European Investment Bank. The units commission studies, conduct comparative law reviews featuring jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and Sweden, and prepare briefing notes for plenary sessions where MEPs from groups like The Greens–European Free Alliance intervene. Collaboration occurs with research libraries such as the European University Institute collection and data partners like the European Statistical System.
Operationally integrated with committee secretariats, the directorate-general supports rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs during legislative negotiations with the Council of the European Union and provides technical briefings before votes involving high-profile figures including Commissioners like Margrethe Vestager or Valdis Dombrovskis. It organises hearings that summon experts from institutions such as the European Central Bank and the European Court of Auditors, and supplies amendments analysis used by delegations from member states such as Spain and Poland.
Financing is allocated within the institutional budget of the European Parliament and is subject to scrutiny by the Committee on Budgets. Resources finance staff positions under the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, external contracts with research centres like RAND Europe, and procurement for data services from providers that track legislation across the Schengen Area and the eurozone. Periodic audits and reports interact with oversight from the European Court of Auditors.
The directorate-general has produced impactful studies and briefings that informed legislation on topics such as data protection aligned with developments from the Court of Justice of the European Union and policy debates on migration stemming from events like the European migrant crisis. Its analyses have supported amendments to measures concerning the Single European Sky and shaped scrutiny of trade agreements such as those with Canada and Japan. Outputs are cited by MEPs across groups including the European Conservatives and Reformists and by external stakeholders such as the European Trade Union Confederation.