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Weekly European Agenda | 11/05/2020
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11-17 May 2020
Monday 11 May
- EP: DROI, TRAN, ENVI, BUDG
- EC: Várhelyi holds a conference call with Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Tuesday 12 May
- EP: LIBE, ENVI
- Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
- EC: Kyriakides participates in a videoconference of EU Health Ministers
- Foreign Affairs Council
Wednesday 13 May
- EP: Plenary session
- Agriculture and Fisheries Council
- EC: von der Leyen addresses the Plenary
- Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Thursday 14 May
- EP: IMCO
- EP: Plenary session
- EC: Ferreira participates in the online seminar on how to ensure a cohesive recovery
- FRA: LGBTI survey
- EIB: Webinar on investing in nature
Friday 15 May
- EP: Plenary Session
- Competitiveness Council
- Foreign Affairs Council
- EC: Lenarčič holds a videoconference call with the Minister of Interior of Lithuania
Saturday 16 May
Institutional Agendas
European Parliament
Monday 11 May
Subcommittee on Human Rights
On the agenda: Exchange of views on human rights impacts and policy responses in places of detention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with the participation of different stakeholders.
Committee on Transport and Tourism
On the agenda: Exchange of views with Vice-President Frans Timmermans on the future of the transport sector in the framework of the Green Deal, and presentation of recent proposals by the European Commission regarding COVID-19 relief measures related to transport.
Committee on Budgets
On the agenda: Remote voting procedure on Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2021: Section 1 – European Parliament, 2020 Budget: Section III – Commission, 2020 Budget: Other Sections.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On the agenda: Exchange of views with Ms Adina Vălean, Commissioner for Transport, on sustainable mobility post COVID-19 and developments related to CORSIA.
Tuesday 12 May
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
On the agenda: Discussion on Internal border controls within the Schengen area, Exchange of views with Terezija Gras, State Secretary for European and International Affairs, Ministry of the Interior, Croatian Presidency, and Monique Pariat, Director-General, DG HOME, European Commission. There will also be a Discussion on Community statistics on migration and international protection.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On the agenda: Exchange of views with Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries – Presentation of the Circular Economy Action Plan and on the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. There will be also an exchange of views with Guido Rasi, Executive Director of European Medicines Agency (EMA), on EMA activities on COVID-19 and prospects for the future.
Wednesday 13 May
Plenary session
The EP will vote on several issues, including the MFF contingency plan and a report on macro-financial assistance to enlargement and neighbourhood partners in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. MEPs will also hold debates on the new MFF, own resources and Recovery plan, the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and Emergency Legislation in Hungary and its impact on the Rule of Law and fundamental rights.
Thursday 14 May
Plenary session
The EP will vote on discharge resolutions and amendments to discharge resolutions. There will be a debate on vaccines and therapeutics in the context of Covid-19.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Friday 15 May
Plenary session
The EP will vote on urgent procedures files, the second batch of amendments to JMR – New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan and possibly a final vote on JMR – New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan.
Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.
Council of Ministers
Tuesday 12 May
Foreign Affairs Council
Defence ministers will hold a video conference on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on security and defence. They will also discuss Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations.
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Ministers of health will participate in a video conference to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on access and availability to medicines.
Wednesday 13 May
Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Agriculture and fisheries ministers will join a video conference hosted by the Croatian Presidency to assess COVID-19-related measures taken so far to limit the negative impact of the pandemic on the sectors.
Friday 15 May
Competitiveness Council
Video conference of competitiveness ministers.
Foreign Affairs Council
Video conference of foreign affairs ministers.
An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.
European Commission and High Representative
Monday 11 May
Várhelyi holds a conference call with Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi holds a conference call with Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.
Tuesday 12 May
Kyriakides participates in a videoconference of EU Health Ministers
Commissioner Stella Kyriakides participates in a videoconference of EU Health Ministers organised by the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Wednesday 13 May
Von der Leyen addresses the Plenary of the European Parliament
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addresses the Plenary of the European Parliament.
College meeting
Items for oral procedure: Follow-up to the European roadmap towards lifting coronavirus containment measures, Communication on tourism , Health and safety protocols for main tourism locations – hotels and other accommodation, Guidance on safe and healthy resumption of passenger transport, Guidance on lifting of internal borders, Recommendation on reliable and attractive travel vouchers as alternative reimbursement.
Thursday 14 May
Ferreira participates in the online seminar on how to ensure a cohesive recovery
Commissioner Elisa Ferreira participates in the online seminar organised by the European Policy Centre: “How to ensure a cohesive recovery?”.
Friday 15 May
Lenarčič holds a videoconference call with the Minister of Interior of Lithuania
Commissioner Janez Lenarčič holds a videoconference call with the Minister of Interior of Lithuania, Rita Tamašunienė.
A full list with meetings of Commissioners can be found here; the Commissioners’ weekly activities can be found here; the agenda of the College Meetings can be found here; Commission events can be found here.
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Thursday 14 May
LGBTI survey
FRA will publish findings from its second LGBTI survey. It was the world’s biggest-ever EU-wide survey of LGBTI people’s discrimination and hate experiences. Around 140,000 LGBTI people shared their stories. The survey will contribute to discussions on future responses to address the needs and rights of LGBTI people.
Information on upcoming FRA events can be found here.
European Investment Bank
Thursday 14 May
Webinar on investing in nature
This webinar is a third part of the series of webinars aiming to help participants to better understand and overcome barriers to investing in nature, and thereby facilitate investment in natural capital and biodiversity-related projects and innovations. It is in particular targeted at project developers (public and private businesses, cities or municipalities) but will also benefit non-governmental organisations, consultancy companies and individuals seeking to increase their practical knowledge in the field. It will provide guidance on: Preparing historical financial statements, Setting up a simple forecast to analyse cash flows, Identifying key challenges and risks and how to mitigate them.
The agenda of the EIB can be found here.
