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Weekly European Agenda | 03/10/2022

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03 October – 09 October 2022

Monday 03 October

Tuesday 04 October

Wednesday 05 October

Thursday 06 October

Friday 07 October

Saturday 08 October

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament

Monday 03 October

Plenary Session
Debates: Joint Debate on the European Health Union, comprising European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Serious cross-border threats to health; Impact of new technologies on taxation: crypto and blockchain.

Committee on Budgets (BUDG)
Debates: Consideration of compromise amendments on General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections.
Votes: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections; 2022 Budget: Section III – Commission; 2022 Budget: Other Sections; Building policy.

Joint meeting Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) and Committee on Budgets (BUDG)
Debates: Exchange of views on the implementation of the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation with Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Budget and Administration.

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Exchange of views with Ruslan Strilets, the Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources.
Votes: Proposal for a Council Decision amending Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 on
the system of own resources of the European Union; Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework: a resilient EU budget fit for new challenges; UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27); Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814.

Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
Debates: Implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations; Exchange of views on the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.
Votes: E-sport and video games report; General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections; Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework: a resilient EU budget fit for new challenges’; Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties; Cultural solidarity with Ukraine and for a joint emergency response mechanism for cultural recovery in Europe.

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Votes: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections.

Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Votes: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections; Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive.
2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council; The use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and amending Directive 2009/16/EC; Action plan to boost long distance and cross border passenger rail; Improving working conditions in platform work; Laying down rules for the exercise of the Union’s rights in the implementation and enforcement of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part.

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)
Votes: EU energy policy (REPowerEU); Promotion of energy from renewable sources.

Tuesday 04 October

Plenary Session
Debates: Suspension of EU funds for Hungary; EU’s response to protests against the Islamic regime in Iran; Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices; AccessibleEU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market; Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU; The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa.
Votes: EU Customs Single Window; European Health Union.

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Debates: Exchange of views with Ms Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, on the state-of-play on the energy markets and recent and forthcoming energy proposals.

Wednesday 05 October

Plenary Session
Debates: Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine; Countering the anti-European and anti-Ukrainian propaganda of Putin’s European cronies; Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law; Outcome of the Commission’s review of the 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development; the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area; Institutional racism in the EU and the breach of fundamental rights of EU citizens.
Votes: The EU’s response to the increase in energy prices in Europe.

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
Agenda to be determined.

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Debates: Report on Consumer Credit.

Thursday 06 October

Plenary Session
Debates: The urgent need for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food security in Europe; COVID-19 – Sustaining EU preparedness and response: looking ahead; An EU approach for Space Traffic management – an EU contribution addressing a global challenge.
Votes: Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine; The death of Mahsa Amini and the repression of women’s rights protesters in Iran; Motions for resolutions – Outcome of the Commission’s review of the 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development.

Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT)
Debates: Hearing of Laima Liucija Andrikienė, the candidate nominated by Lithuania for the replacement of a member of the European Court of Auditors.
Votes: 2020 discharge: General budget of the EU – European Council and Council; 2020 discharge: General budget of the EU – European Economic and Social
Committee; 2020 discharge: European Border and Coast Guard Agency; Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework: a resilient EU budget fit for new challenges.

Committee on Regional Development (REGI)
Debates: Exchanges of views on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (recast); Consideration of draft opinion on the guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) 1315/2013.
Votes: Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in
recovery and resilience plans and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814; Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework: a resilient EU budget fit for new challenges.

Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA)
Exchange of views with Members of the European Parliament who have been targeted with spyware.

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

European Council

Friday 07 October

Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union
An informal meeting of the European Council will take place at Prague Castle. Heads of state and of government will discuss the war in Ukraine, energy, and the economic situation in Europe.

The meeting page can be found here.

Council of Ministers

Monday 03 October

Eurogroup
The Eurogroup will meet in Luxembourg and discuss the macroeconomic situation in the euro area and policy response to high energy prices and inflationary pressures, including an exchange of views with the Secretary-General of the OECD; the Euro area priorities in the Recovery and Resilience Plans (RRPs) and the implementation of Euro Area Recommendations; business models of public and private participants in the digital euro ecosystem; and prepare international meetings.

Tuesday 04 October

Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)

EU economy and finance ministers will exchange views on high energy prices and financial markets and discuss the proposed regulation on REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans with the aim of agreeing a Council position (general approach). The Commission will present the review report on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, followed by an exchange of views. The Council is also expected to adopt its implementing decision under the Recovery and Resilience Facility as regards the national plan of the Netherlands. In preparation for the G20 and the IMF annual meetings, the ministers will approve the EU terms of reference and statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC). The Council will also aim to approve conclusions on climate finance ahead of the 27th COP 27. Then, the Presidency will update ministers on current financial services legislative proposals, while the Commission will update them on the implementation of existing legislation in this field. On the agenda also figure a discussion on the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and on the fiscal and non-fiscal role of the EU customs.

Thursday 06 October

Meeting of the European Political Community
The first meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across the continent in a spirit of unity in Prague, ahead of the informal meeting of heads of state or government. The European Political Community aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest and strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. This platform for political coordination does not replace any existing organisation, structure or process and does not aim to create new ones at this stage.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 03 October

Dombrovskis participates in the 10th anniversary of the European Stability Mechanism
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will be in Luxembourg to participate in the 10th anniversary of the European Stability Mechanism.

Jourová at the conference ‘The Europe of Tomorrow: Gender Equality and the Economy’
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová in Prague, Czechia, will speak at the conference ‘The Europe of Tomorrow: Gender Equality and the Economy’; meet with Ms Isabelle Lonvis-Rome, Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities of France; with Ms Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, Czech Commissioner for Human rights; with Ms Martina Mlinarević, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Czech Republic and Mr Martin Baxa, Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic.

Gabriel’s official visit to San Francisco, USA
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will be on official visit to San Francisco, USA (until 06/10).

Tuesday 04 October

Gentiloni participates in the citizens’ dialogue ‘What next for Europe’s Next Generation’
Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni in Luxembourg, will participate in the citizens dialogue ‘What next for Europe’s Next Generation’.

Johansson delivers a keynote address at the Europol Police Chiefs Conventions 2022
Commissioner Ylva Johansson delivers a pre-recorded keynote address at the Europol Police Chiefs Conventions 2022.

Wednesday 05 October

College meeting
The College of Commissioners will convene to adopt the Youth Action Plan in EU external action.

Ferreira participates in the Launch Event of the 2021-2027 Partnership Agreement in Romania
Commissioner Elisa Ferreira in Cluj and Alba Julia, Romania (until 6 October 2022) will participate in the Launch Event of the 2021-2027 Partnership Agreement; meet with Mr Nicolae Ciucă, Prime Minister, and other local authorities; and visit several projects supported by the Cohesion Policy.

Johansson delivers speeches at the Warsaw Security Forum
Commissioner Ylva Johansson in Warsaw, Poland, will give an address at the Women in International Security (WIIS) Networking Breakfast; give a virtual opening address at the European Migration Network; deliver speeches at the Warsaw Security Forum; meet with Mr Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of the City of Warsaw; meet with Mr Karan Bhatia, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google; meet with Dr Philip Gordon, National Security adviser to the Vice-President of the United States.

Thursday 06 October

Dombrovskis receives the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will receive Mr Mirek Dušek, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum.

Sinkevičius prepares COP15 with the Minister for Environment and Climate Changes of Canada
Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius will hold a videoconference call with Mr Steven Guilbeault, Minister for Environment and Climate Changes of Canada, to prepare COP15.

Breton meets the French Prime Minister
Commissioner Thierry Breton, in Paris will meet with Ms Élisabeth Borne, the French Prime Minister.

Friday 07 October

Johansson participates in a ministerial meeting of the Coalition of European countries in the fight against serious and organized crime
Commissioner Ylva Johansson in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will participate in a ministerial meeting of the Coalition of European countries in the fight against serious and organized crime hosted by the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Netherlands.

Kyriakides delivers a keynote speech at the conference ‘The way forward after the pandemic’
Commissioner Stella Kyriakides in Limassol, Cyprus (until 8 October), will deliver a keynote speech at the conference ‘The way forward after the pandemic’, organized by the Ministry of Health of Cyprus; and visit the German Oncological Centre.

Lenarčič receives the Director General of the International Organization for Migration
Commissioner Janez Lenarčič will receive Mr Antonio Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration.

Saturday 08 October

Schinas delivers a speech at the ‘Fighting Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion and Denial on the Digital Battlefield’ conference
Commissioner Margaritis Schinas will deliver a speech via videoconference at the ‘Fighting Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion and Denial on the Digital Battlefield’ conference organised by the Greek Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and the municipality of Ioannina.

Kyriakides participates in the 20th March of EUROPA DONNA Cyprus
Commissioner Stella Kyriakides in Nicosia, Cyprus: participates, under her auspices, in the 20th March of EUROPA DONNA Cyprus.

Johansson gives a virtual opening address at the Med 5 Summit
Commissioner Ylva Johansson gives a virtual opening address at the Med 5 Summit.

An overview of the Commission College can be found here; the Commissioners’ weekly activities can be found here; the agenda of upcoming College meetings can be found here; Commission events can be found here.

European Economic and Social Committee

Wednesday 05 October

Prospects for the European economy in times of crisis
In the context of a constantly evolving economic environment and high uncertainty, the ECO section will organise a conference to have an open and inclusive debate with policy-makers, civil society representatives and economic researchers to inform and influence the economic policy debates at EU and national levels.

Wednesday 05 October – Monday 31 October

The Journey of the €uro
In the context of the 20th anniversary of the euro coin and in a cultural partnership with the ECO Section, a cultural initiative is being held partly physically and partly online to display the journey of the euro. The exhibition consists of archive material provided by the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), using parts of the previously organised online exhibition “From Conception to Launch: Twenty Years of the Euro”. Additionally, the exhibition is enriched by material from the “#EuroAt20” project, launched online in January by the European Commission, while the angle of Croatia joining the euro area on 1 January 2023 is also considered. The exhibition will be launched in connection with the ECO Section meeting, where the own-initiative opinion on the digital euro will be debated and agreed.

Friday 07 October

Towards an EU framework against homelessness based on the principle of ‘Housing First’
The EESC conference entitled “Towards an EU framework against homelessness based on the principle of ‘Housing First'” will be held from 9h30 to 13h00. The aim of the conference will be to reflect on how the EU, national, regional and local authorities, as well as organised civil society, can join forces to identify practical steps to be taken to eradicate homelessness in the EU.

More information about EESC events can be found here.
The agendas of the different EESC meetings can be found here.

Committee of the Regions

Monday 03 October

14th SEDEC External Commission Meeting
The 14th SEDEC external commission meeting (mandate VII) will take place from 10:30 to 14:00 at the Quality Hotel Brno Exhibition Centre, Křížkovského 496/20, 603 00 Brno, Czech Republic. The meeting agenda includes the election of the new chair and vice-chairs of the SEDEC commission; the first discussion and adoption of the opinions on The Future of Youth Policy in the EU; a new innovation agenda for Europe; a general exploratory debate for the opinion on pathways to school success; and a debate with European Labour Authority’s Executive Director Cosmin Boiangiu.

Tuesday 04 October

SEDEC External Commission Conference
This high-level conference on Engaging Youth in Science, Research and Innovation will focus on new challenges in education and on how to attract and engage more young graduates in the regional innovation ecosystems. The panel includes the Governor of the South Moravian Region, Jan Grolich, the SEDEC Chair, leading representatives of the local education and innovation ecosystem, and representatives of the European Commission.

Online Stakeholder Consultation on the Progress of the Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be implemented by 2030. However, the last two years with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and growing geopolitical tension correspond to a reversal of progress in SDGs implementation throughout the world and in the EU. In this framework, the CoR has re-appointed Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, Portugal, as rapporteur for an Opinion on the progress in the implementation of SDGs. The Opinion is the occasion to engage in an inter-institutional dialogue with EU decision-makers ahead of the UN Summit and SDGs review. Mr Rio has also been invited by the Czech Presidency of the Council to a Working Party meeting in November to contribute to the EU VR. Before drafting the Opinion, the rapporteur would like to gather your views and feedback on progress on SDGs in your cities/regions and country.

Wednesday 05 October

14th NAT commission meeting
The 14th NAT commission meeting will take place at the European Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard 99-101, Brussels room JDE 52, from 11:00 until 18:30 (CET). The meeting will be web streamed. The following opinions will be discussed and adopted: Reform of the geographical indications system; Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food system; Regional adaptation strategies for low carbon agriculture; European Health Data Space; Balancing local communities’, entrepreneurs’ and travellers´ needs linked to short-term rentals; and Targets and tools for a Smart Rural Europe.

Thursday 06 October

14th meeting of the ENVE commission
The 14th ENVE Commission meeting will take place fully in person from 11:30 to 17.30 at Palazzo Reale, Piazza Duomo 12, 20122 Milan, room “Conference Hall”. The meeting will be web streamed. The agenda foresees the adoption of the opinion “EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles”;  an exploratory debate and an exchange of views on the opinions “Industrial Emission Directive” and “EU Nature Restoration Target”; present the CoR opinion on “Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030”; and debate on opportunities for cities and regions to step up environmental action and address biodiversity loss.

Friday 07 October

ENVE commission’s conference “Local Green Deal: A blueprint for a future-proof recovery”
From 9:30 to 12:30, ENVE Commission will hold a conference on “Local Green Deal: a blueprint for a future-proof recovery” at Palaz​zo Reale, Piazza Duomo 12, 20122 Milan, room “Conference Hall”. The conference will be web streamed. There will be two panels respectively on implementing the Green Deal at the local and regional levels and the benefits of climate and environmental action, followed by a roundtable on implementing the Green Deal in times of crisis. Nicola Pochettino (Director for Environment and Natural Resources Projects Directorate of EIB), Nadia Pellefigue (Vice-President of the Occitania region) and Clara De La Torre (Deputy Director General, DG CLIMA​) will deliver keynote speeches at the conference.

More information about Committee of the Regions events can be found here. The agendas of the different Committee of the Regions meetings can be found here.

Czech Presidency

Monday 03 – Tuesday 04 October

The Europe of Tomorrow: Gender Equality and the Economy
The purpose of the conference is to discuss how to best promote gender equality in the new realities with a specific focus on economic and social rights. Taking into account the European Year of Youth 2022, the conference will facilitate dialogue with the young generation and address challenges that young people face today in order to achieve the Union of Equality tomorrow.

Wednesday 05 – 06 October

Annual Conference of the European Migration Network
The Annual Conference of the European Migration Network, this time focused on labour migration, will take place at Prague Congress Centre. The topic of the Conference is “EU and Labour Migration: Needs, Strategies and Challenges” and the overall goal is to provide participants with a unique opportunity to examine the current situation and issues which European Union deals with in the field of labour migration.

The agenda of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU can be found here.

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Thursday 06 – Friday 07 October

Multiplying Fundamental Rights Charter knowledge with national experts
FRA will host an expert event on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in Vienna. The invitees are a diverse group of national legal experts from EU Member States, including academics. They also include legal experts working at national courts, national human rights and ombuds institutions, national administrations as well as practising lawyers. FRA will give participants an overview of its Charter materials and resources, including the Charter handbook (available in all official EU languages) to support national capacity building on the Charter. The European Commission will present their e-Justice Portal, the electronic one-stop shop in the area of justice, and the European Training Platform. Impulse statements given by outstanding experts, including a current member of the Court of Justice in Luxembourg and a former member of the European Court of Human rights in Strasburg, will complement the programme.

Information on upcoming FRA events can be found here.

European Central Bank

Monday 03 October

Participation by Ms Lagarde and Mr Panetta in Eurogroup meeting
Ms Lagarde and Mr Panetta will participate in the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

Tuesday 04 October

Participation by Mr de Guindos in ECOFIN meeting
Mr de Guindos will participate in ECOFIN meeting in Luxembourg

Wednesday 05 October

Governing Council of the ECB policy meeting
Governing Council of the ECB: non-monetary policy meeting in Cyprus

Publication of the Consolidated Financial Statement of the Eurosystem
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Eurosystem (Quarterly statement) will be published.

More information about ECB events can be found here. 

European Investment Bank

Monday 03 October

Investing in Health for All
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been invited to co-chair and open “Investing in Health for All”, the first EIB high-level health event, together with EIB President Werner Hoyer.

The agenda of the EIB can be found here.

Council of Europe

Monday 03 October

International conference on children’s rights in Dublin
In Dublin, an international conference entitled “Hear our voices – the rights and best interest of the child in parental separation and care proceedings” organised under the Presidency of Ireland of the Committee of Ministers will bring together policy makers and national authorities, high-level representatives from international organisations, child participation experts, professionals working with children, members of the academia and civil society, as well as children and young people. Media will be able to follow the conference online.

Wednesday 05 – 07 October

Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum
In Chania (Crete, Greece), the 2022 Advisory Forum will be organised by the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and the European Institute of Cultural Routes, in cooperation with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organisation, the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Chania, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Chania, and the Historic Cafes Route. This year’s Forum will be devoted to the theme, “Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: Safeguarding European Values, Heritage, and Dialogue”. It will be the opportunity to underline the growing relevance of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe methodology and practices in promoting Europe’s shared cultural heritage and intercultural dialogue while fostering sustainable local development.

Find an overview of Council of Europe events here; the PACE diary here; the Congress calendar of events here; information on forthcoming judgments here; the calendar of hearings here; information on Venice Commission events here; the agenda of the Commissioner of Human Rights here; and the Chairmanship agenda here.

OSCE

Tuesday 04 October

Quality and effectiveness of education for Roma and Sinti children during the COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and good policy practice
In Warsaw, Poland, the DIHR is organizing this consultative meeting to provide a forum for discussion on challenges, effective practices and policies related to education for Roma and Sinti children, including adverse effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to review lessons learned during the health crisis. The event aims to identify the key obstacles to equal access of Roma and Sinti children to quality education in the context of the pandemic. The meeting will gather policy development experts, civil society, state advisers, fieldworkers and researchers. Access to the event is by invitation only.

More information can be found here.

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