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Weekly European Agenda | 22/11/2021
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22-28 November 2021
Monday 22 November
- EMI: Talking Europe with Maciej Popowski, Acting Director General of DG NEAR
- EP: Plenary session
- EP: EMPL, IMCO
- EC: Várhelyi meets Leader of democratic Belarus
- EC: Jourová speaks at the Third Moscow International Conference ‘Protecting the Future’ on combating Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Racism
- EC: von der Leyen receives the Chairs of the European People’s Party Group, the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats and the Renew Europe Groups in the European Parliament
- EESC: Impacts of the climate crisis
- CoR: 10th NAT commission meeting
- Presidency: ACF – ATLAS Commanders Forum
- FRA: Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies to meet
- EIB: Recalibrating tomorrow’s global value chains – prospects for CESEE
Tuesday 23 November
- EP: Plenary session
- CoM: General Affairs Council
- EC: College meeting
- EC: von der Leyen participates in the EP Plenary debate
- EC: Várhelyi participates at informal working breakfast with European Affairs Ministers
- CoR: 10th ENVE Commission meeting
- Presidency: Consultation forum for sustainable energy in the defence and security sector
- EIB: Recalibrating tomorrow’s global value chains – prospects for CESEE
Wednesday 24 November
- EP: Plenary session
- CoM: European Economic Area Council
- EC: Gabriel delivers an opening speech at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit
Thursday 25 November
- EP: Plenary session
- CoM: Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry)
- EC: Timmermans holds a videoconference call with the General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
- EC: Gabriel delivers a keynote speech at the ‘International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women’
- EC: Simson delivers a keynote speech at the 7th Energy Infrastructure Forum 2021
- EC: von der Leyen participates in the 13th ASEM Summit
- ECB: ECB Legal Conference 2021
Friday 26 November
- CoM: Competitiveness Council (Research and space)
- EC: von der Leyen participates in the 13th ASEM Summit
- EC: Lenarčič participates in the Plenary meeting of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on ‘Strategic Crisis Management in the EU’
- EC: Simson delivers a keynote speech at 2021 ENTSO-E Annual Conference opening session on Net Zero: An Energy System for a Climate-Neutral Europe by 2050
- EESC: A Just Transition for workers of European industries – Public Hearing
- ECB: ECB Legal Conference 2021
Sunday 28 november
European Movement International
Monday 22 November
Talking Europe with Maciej Popowski, Acting Director General of DG NEAR
On Monday, 22 November from 16:30-17:30 CET, we will hold the tenth edition of Talking Europe organised in partnership with the European Commission, this time featuring Maciej Popowski, Acting Director General of DG NEAR. This series of online events launched in 2020 aims to discuss the EU’s work and how it affects all Europeans.
Our guest Maciej Popowski, Acting Director General of DG NEAR, will discuss the recent work of DG NEAR, including the state of the enlargement and neighbourhood policies in the European Union, the promotion of EU values in Europe’s eastern and southern neighbourhood and the recent developments in the accession countries.
More information about the event here.
More information about EMI events can be found here.
Institutional Agendas
European Parliament
Monday 22 November
Plenary session
Debates: introduction of a European Social Security pass for improving the digital enforcement of social security rights and fair mobility; coordination of Member States’ measures in light of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the EU; a European strategy for critical raw materials; the revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework; EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward; a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Votes: democracy at work: a European framework for employees’ participation rights.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Votes: contestable and fair markets in the digital sector; tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the Single Market.
Tuesday 23 November
Plenary session
Debates: common agricultural policy – support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD; financing, management and monitoring; amendment of the CMO and other Regulations. Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU; condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU; legal migration policy and law.
Votes: Common agricultural policy; a European strategy for critical raw materials; the revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework; a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe.
Wednesday 24 November
Plenary session
Votes: 2022 budgetary procedure; legal migration policy and law; Introduction of a European Social Security pass for improving the digital enforcement of social security rights and fair mobility; multilateral negotiations in view of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva.
Debates: the EU’s Role in Combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World; state of the Energy Union.
Thursday 25 November
Plenary session
Votes: Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Philippines, Jamaica, Bolivia, Pakinista, Tunisia.
Debates: international ports’ congestions and increased transport costs affecting the EU.
Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.
Council of Ministers
Tuesday 23 November
General Affairs Council
The General Affairs Council will start preparing the European Council to be held on 16-17 December 2021; will adopt conclusions on enhancing preparedness, response capability and resilience to future crises; will exchange views on EU enlargement and on the Stabilisation and Association process; also will discuss the state of play on EU–UK relations.
Wednesday 24 November
European Economic Area Council
The 53rd session of the EEA Council will assess the overall functioning of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement). It will also hold a policy debate on the New Industrial Policy.
Thursday 25 November
Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry)
Ministers responsible for the internal market and industry will discuss the regulations on the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act; will hold a policy debate on implementing the recovery plan for Europe.
Friday 26 November
Competitiveness Council (Research and space)
Ministers responsible for research and space are expected to adopt conclusions on the future governance of the European Research Area (ERA); will hold a policy debate on achieving cross-sector objectives and the Slovenian presidency will provide an update on ‘institutionalised European partnerships’; also, ministers are expected to adopt conclusions on ‘Space for everyone’, and hold a policy debate on long-term sustainable development and financing of ‘New Space’.
An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.
European Commission and High Representative
Monday 22 November
Várhelyi meets Leader of democratic Belarus
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi will meet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of democratic Belarus.
Jourová speaks at the Third Moscow International Conference ‘Protecting the Future’ on combating Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Racism
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová will speak via video conference at the Third Moscow International Conference ‘Protecting the Future’ on combating Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Racism.
von der Leyen receives the Chairs of the European People’s Party Group, the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats and the Renew Europe Groups in the European Parliament
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will receive Manfred Weber, Iratxe García-Pérez and Stéphane Séjourné, Chairs of the European People’s Party Group, the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats and the Renew Europe Groups in the European Parliament.
Tuesday 23 November
College meeting
In this meeting, the College of Commissioners will discuss the European Semester autumn package and the Capital Markets Union, presided by Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner Margaritis Schinas are responsible for the discussion on EU response to the situation at the EU’s external borders with Belarus. Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections package is the final topic on the agenda, which Commissioner Věra Jourová is responsible for.
von der Leyen participates in the EP Plenary debate
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the EP Plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October.
Várhelyi participates at informal working breakfast with European Affairs Ministers
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi will participate at informal working breakfast with European Affairs Ministers.
Wednesday 24 November
Gabriel delivers an opening speech at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will deliver an opening speech at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit, in Brussels.
Thursday 25 November
Timmermans holds a videoconference call with the General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Commissioner Frans Timmermans holds a videoconference call with Luca Visentini, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), to discuss engagement on social aspects of Fit for 55 Package.
Gabriel delivers a keynote speech at the ‘International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women’
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will deliver a keynote speech, via videoconference, at the ‘International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women’.
Simson delivers a keynote speech at the 7th Energy Infrastructure Forum 2021
Commissioner Kadri Simson delivers a keynote speech at the 7th Energy Infrastructure Forum 2021, via videoconference.
Thursday 25 – Friday 26 November
von der Leyen participates in the 13th ASEM Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the 13th ASEM Summit, via videoconference.
Friday 26 November
Lenarčič participates in the Plenary meeting of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on ‘Strategic Crisis Management in the EU’
Commissioner Janez Lenarčič will participate virtually in the Plenary meeting of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on ‘Strategic Crisis Management in the EU’.
Simson delivers a keynote speech at 2021 ENTSO-E Annual Conference opening session on Net Zero: An Energy System for a Climate-Neutral Europe by 2050
Commissioner Kadri Simson will deliver a keynote speech at 2021 ENTSO-E Annual Conference opening session on Net Zero: An Energy System for a Climate-Neutral Europe by 2050, via videoconference.
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
Monday 22 November
Impacts of the climate crisis
The Sustainable Development Observatory (SDO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will hold a conference aimed at highlighting the urgency of climate change by listening to stories from across Europe and exploring ways of accelerating policy and climate action.
Friday 26 November
A Just Transition for workers of European industries: fostering opportunities for reskilling and upskilling
The EESC’s Labour Market Observatory will hold a remote public hearing on A Just Transition for workers of European industries: fostering opportunities for reskilling and upskilling. The event will examine, through a discussion with civil society organisations and socio-professional stakeholders, how to ensure a just transition for workers of European industries, taking into consideration the need to strengthen opportunities for reskilling and upskilling.
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 22 November
10th NAT Commission Meeting (hybrid)
Long-term vision for rural areas will be discussed and adopted. They will exchange views on Future EU State aid rules for agriculture, rural areas and forestr; Health Emergency Response Authority; New EU Forest Strategy for 2030.
Tuesday 23 november
10th ENVE Commission meeting (hybrid)
The agenda foresees: debate on the UNFCCC COP26; debate on the Conference on the Future of Europe; statement on the Green Deal campaign; presentation of the new Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. The ENVE commission members will also adopt opinions such as: “local and regional authorities accelerating the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative” and “gender equality and Climate change: towards mainstreaming the gender perspective in the European Green Deal”.
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.
Slovenian Presidency
Monday 22 November
ACF – ATLAS Commanders Forum
Slovenia, as the presiding country holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union, is hosting a meeting of commanders of ATLAS anti-terrorist units.
Tuesday 23 November
Consultation forum for sustainable energy in the defence and security sector
The Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (CF SEDSS) is a European Commission funded initiative managed by the EDA. This Forum was established to create a defence energy-related community to share information, knowledge and best practices on improving energy management, increasing energy efficiency and buildings performance, utilising renewable energy sources in the defence sector and enhancing the resilience of defence-related critical energy infrastructure.
The agenda of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU can be found here.
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Monday 22 November
Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies to meet
The FRA Director will attend the annual meeting of Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies in Warsaw, they will discuss the network’s priorities over the past year and joint activities and achievements.
Information on upcoming FRA events can be found here.
European Central Bank
Thursday 25- Friday 26 November
ECB Legal Conference 2021: continuity and change – how the challenges of today prepare the ground for tomorrow
This is the fourth edition of the bi-annual ECB legal conference. The conference features presentations by leading legal scholars and practitioners on a broad range of legal topics, among them: legal pluralism, rule of law, relationship between law and markets, digitalisation of finance, the COVID-19 crisis.
More information about ECB events can be found here.
European Investment Bank
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 November
Recalibrating tomorrow’s global value chains – prospects for CESEE
This hybrid conference will bring together senior global decision makers and high-ranking representatives from central banks, international organizations, industry and academia for two afternoons of insightful presentations and thought-provoking discussions which will explore the following questions: In times of crisis, does deep GVC integration amplify, or mitigate, swings in economic activity?; What should policymakers and businesses do to achieve and sustain a recovery and make GVCs more resilient?; What can we expect from structural shifts, such as the digital transformation of economies and the greening of production?.
The agenda of the EIB can be found here.
Council of Europe
Sunday 28 November
Parliamentary elections- legal assistance to the PACE election observation mission
Representatives of the Venice Commission will accompany the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) election observation delegation to advise on the legal framework of the parliamentary elections of 28 November 2021 in Kyrgyzstan. The delegation will observe the opening, voting and counting processes of the elections
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.
