On Monday, 16th June, alongside the works of the European Parliament, the commission for transport and tourism of the Assembly will receive in hearing the new Italian commissioner Antonio Tajani. The French Jacques Barrot, who left transport to assume justice, security and immigration office, is asked to answer the questions of the commission in relation to civil freedoms, justice and home affairs. "The most important objective of hearings it is said in a note by the parliament is to establish the competences of appointed commissioners, and to get an idea of the personalities and their opinions". The Hemicycle is pronouncing on such appointments through a vote scheduled on Wednesday, 18th June. On the other hand, on the day of Tuesday, 17th June, MEPs are debating the directive fixing "common rules for the detention and repatriation of clandestine immigrants". The voting is taking place on the following day. Moreover, on 18th June, the European Parliament will welcome, in solemn hearing, the special speaker on freedom of religion of the UNO High Commissariat for human rights, Asma Jahangir. The meeting is linked to 2008, the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. ” “
