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Weekly European Agenda 24/10/2022

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24-30 October 2022

Monday 24 October

Tuesday 25 October

Wednesday 26 October

Thursday 27 October

Friday 28 October

Saturday 29 October

Sunday 30 October

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament

Monday 24 October

Committee on International Trade (INTA)
Debates: Exchange of views with Commission on the Energy Charter Treaty modernisation process; WTO reform; follow-up to the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference.

Committee on Budgetary Control (BUDG)
Debates: Discharge 2021: EU general budget – Discharge to Other Institutions.

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)
Debates: Annual hearing with the Chairpersons of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs); exchange of views with the candidates selected for the position of Chair and Member of the Single Resolution Board.

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: EU progress on circular economy; Environmental Implementation Review 2022; Construction Products Regulation; Oder river environmental disaster and lessons learned.
Votes: opinions on the Repower EU-RED IV revision; opinion on the protection of the environment through criminal law.

Committee on Regional Development (REGI)
Debate: Presentation on “Cohesion Policy and Gender Equality” by DG REGIO.

Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
Debate: Exchange of views with civil society and the Commission on the external dimension of the new EU strategy for higher education, regarding the protection of students, researchers and academics under threat.

Tuesday 25 October

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)
Debates: access to quality food for all; the phytosanitary risk in citrus consignments from South Africa; occupational safety and health in agriculture; EU-New Zealand trade agreement.
Votes: report on A long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas; opinion on resilient supply chains in EU trade; opinion on sustainable carbon cycles; opinion on the 2021-2027 MFF, and opinion on the reliability of audits and controls by national authorities in shared management.

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) jointly with Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debate: hearing on the impact of the war on EU agriculture and food security.

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
Debates: hearing on Gender Equality Index; Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms); Presentation of a study on “The Gender Dimension and Impact of the FIT for 55 Package”; Sexuality and relationships education of boys and shaping attitudes: fighting gender based violence, gender stereotypes and securing respect for SRHR.

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) jointly with meeting with the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Debate: presentation by EIGE (European Institute for Gender Equality) on the Care Strategy.

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Debates: Public hearing on the Uber files, lobbying and workers’ rights; exchange of views with Commissioner Nicolas Schmit on the presentation of the asbestos initiative, the minimum income recommendation and the European Year of Skills 2023 (to be confirmed).

Committee on International Trade (INTA)
Debates: Annual report on Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Agreements; Trade and Gender; hearing on trade aspects of the prospective EU instrument to tackle forced labour and exchanges of views on role of trade in fighting forced labour in global supply chains.
Vote: Conclusion of an agreement under GATS on the modification of schedules of specific commitments.

Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT)
Debates: 2021 discharge: General budget of the EU – Commission; ECA Special Report 21/2022 – The Commission’s assessment of national recovery and resilience plans; Discharge 2020: General budget of the EU – European Parliament.

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)
Debate: Public hearing “Why Should Young Europeans Care about Finance and Taxation?”
Vote: Appointment of the Chair and Member of the Single Resolution Board.

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) jointly with Committee on Budgets (BUDG)
Vote: 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: Election of the second vice-chair; Presentation of the OMC report on Cultural Heritage and Climate Change; Public hearing on “Implementation of the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive”; The EU Youth Dialogue.
Vote: draft opinion on transparency and targeting of political advertising.

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Debates: 2022 Legal migration package: “Attracting skills and talent to the EU”; 2022 Rule of Law Report; Conclusion of EU-New Zealand Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism; Annual report on the implementation and application of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Votes: Amending Regulation on digital information exchange in terrorism cases; draft Council Decision on the full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Croatia.

Committee on Petitions (PETI)
Debates: Election of the first Vice-Chair of the PETI Committee; Public hearing “Challenges for mental health of new generation across EU”.
Votes: Adoption of a resolution on Improving EU regulation on wild and exotic animals to be kept as pets in the European Union through an EU positive list; Draft mission report following the fact-finding visit to the Mar Menor (Murcia) Spain from 23 to 25 February 2022, in relation to the environmental deterioration of Mar Menor.

Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
Debates: EU-Azerbaijan relations; EU-Armenia relations; hearing on Afghanistan: regional impact after Taliban takeover.

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Exchange of views with the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Director General for the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA); Presentation of the European Food Safety Authority’s scientific opinion on the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and zoonotic agents during animal transport.
Votes: Amending directives on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, on the energy performance of buildings and on energy efficiency; adopting draft opinion on protection of the environment through criminal law.

Wednesday 26 October

Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)
Debates: Meeting with national parliaments on the conclusion of the Conference on the Future of Europe; Public hearing on “How to change the EU Treaties in order to achieve more gender equality in the European Union”; Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2022;  The statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations; Laying down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union.
Vote: Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in municipal elections.

Comittee on Legal Affairs (JURI)
Debate: draft opinion on Directive on Combating violence against women and domestic violence.

Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)
Debate: The protection of journalists around the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter; human rights situation in Egypt ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 – COP 27, Egypt.

Committee on Development (DEVE)
Debates: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence; Women empowerment: African women as positive actors of change; Policy Coherence for Development (PCD); Public hearing “Education in emergencies and protracted crises.
Vote: European Financial Architecture for Development (EFAD).

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Debates: Public hearing on the Data Act: creating growth and innovation; Consideration of draft report of Data Act; Exchange of views on Energy/State aid, the Cyber Resilience Act and the Single Market Emergency Instrument; presentation of proposals tackling the energy crisis; draft report on laying down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union.
Votes: Draft report on the implementation report on the European Innovation Council (INI); draft opinion on Sustainable Carbon Cycles (INI).

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Debates: Transparency and targeting of political advertising; amending directive on financial services contracts concluded at a distance; presentation of proposal for a directive on liability for defective products; directive on empowering consumers for the green transition; eGovernment accelerating digital public services that support the functioning of the single market; Impact of the Inflation on Consumers.

Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE)
Debates: Gender equality week: CSDP Missions and Operations – operational support to women, peace and security; EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward; Defence Joint Procurement Task Force and the proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).

Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
Debates: Exchange of views with the Tourism Task Force on the “Added value of block chain and crypto currency in the tourism industry”; Women in Transport; Guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network.
Vote: EU-Ukraine and EU-Moldova Agreements on the carriage of freight by road.

Committee on International Trade (INTA)
Debate: EU-Africa trade and investment relations.

Thursday 27 October

Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)
Debates: Mass protests in Iran; Exchange of views with the UN International Team of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Debates: Public hearing on the 30th anniversary of the Single Market; Report on ongoing interinstitutional negotiations on consumer credits.
Votes: Consumer protection in online video games; Amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 as regards the decisions of European standardisation organisations concerning European standards and European standardisation deliverables (2022/0021(COD)).

Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE)
Debates: 2022 annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy; State of play in the implementation of Permanent Structure Cooperation.

Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2) jointly with Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
Debates: Hearing on Russian interference in the European Union: the distinct cases of Hungary and Spain (Catalonia); Foreign interference and disinformation in enlargement countries, including Western Balkans.

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice Home Affairs (LIBE) jointly with Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debate: public hearing on “Depathologisation of transgender and non-binary persons.”

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

Council of Ministers

Monday 24 October

Environment Council
EU environment ministers will seek to approve two sets of Council conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating mandate for the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP27), and for the 15th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15). They will also formally adopt the regulation on persistent organic pollutants at the start of the meeting. Ministers will hold two policy debates on the revisions of the Industrial Emissions Directive and the Waste Landfill Directive, and on the proposal to renew the Eco-Design Regulation. Under any other business, the presidency will inform ministers about the Environmental Crime Directive.

Tuesday 25 October

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy)
EU energy ministers will seek a general approach on the proposal for a directive on the energy performance of buildings. Ministers will hold a policy debate on the gas package, which includes a proposal for a directive and a proposal for a regulation on common internal market rules for renewable and natural gases and hydrogen. Under any other business, Lithuania will share information on the importance of ensuring nuclear safety at the Belarusian Ostrovets nuclear power plant in accordance with recognised EU safety levels.

Sunday 30 October

Informal meeting of trade ministers
The informal meeting of trade ministers will be chaired by the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Jozef Síkela. During the discussions, the ministers will focus on the geostrategic importance of trade and trade agreements, as well as the topic of digital trade or trade relations with the USA.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 24 October

Schinas receives the Armenian Ambassador to the EU
Commissioner Margaritis Schinas will receive Anna Aghadjanian, Armenian Ambassador to the EU.

Borrell in Uruguay meets with the President and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay
High Representative Josep Borrell in Uruguay will meet with Luis Lacalle Pou, President of Uruguay and Mr Francisco Bustillo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay.

Breton receives the French Army Chief of Staff
Commissioner Thierry Breton will receive Thierry Burkhard, French Army Chief of Staff.

Tuesday 25 October

von der Leyen co-hosts the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine
President Ursula von der Leyen will co-host the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine, together with Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany.

Dombrovskis receives Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will receive Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

McGuinness participates in the second EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will participate in the second EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue.

Wednesday 26 October

College Meeting
The College of Commissioner will present the instant payment regulation and the zero pollution package, which comprises proposals on integrated water management, revised lists of surface and groundwater pollutants, the revision of EU ambient air quality legislation and the review of the urban wastewater treatment directive.

Schinas receives the Governor of Lower Austria
Commissioner Margaritis Schinas will receive Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria.

Várhelyi is on mission in Turkey
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi will be on mission in Turkey until October 28th.

Thursday 27 October

von der Leyen is on an official visit to Kosovo and Albania
President Ursula von der Leyen will be on an official visit to Pristina, Kosovo, and Tirana, Albania.

Hahn receives the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
Commissioner Johannes Hahn will receive Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

Schmit receives Ukraine’s First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy
Commissioner Nicolas Schmit will receive Yuliia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.

Friday 28 October

Johansson meets with the Minister of Home Affairs of Portugal
Commissioner Ylva Johansson in Lisbon, Portugal, will meet with José Luís Carneiro, Minister of Home Affairs of Portugal.

Simson delivers a speech via videoconference at the Green Capitals Awards Ceremony in Grenoble
Commissioner Kadri Simson will deliver a speech via videoconference at the Green Capitals Awards Ceremony in Grenoble.

Schmit receives representatives from Swedish trade union confederations LO, TCO and Saco
Commissioner Nicolas Schmit will receive representatives from Swedish trade union confederations LO, TCO and Saco.

Saturday 29 October

von der Leyen is on an official visit to Montenegro
President Ursula von der Leyen will be on an official visit to Podgorica, Montenegro.

Sunday 30 October

Dombrovskis meets the United States Trade Representative
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, in Prague will meet Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative.

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

Tuesday 25 October

The role of legal professions in EU Anti Money Laundering
The ECO section contributes in a partnership to the European Conference “THE ROLE OF LEGAL PROFESSIONS IN EU AML/CFT (Anti Money Laundering / countering the financing of terrorism)”. The event is organised by the LIGHT project, that aims to support transnational training of lawyers and notaries covering anti-money laundering. Its goal is to increase the legal competency and then ensure the effectiveness of AML policy. ECO section president Mr Stefano Palmieri and EESC rapporteur on AML/CFT Mr Javier Doz Orrit will speak at the event. 

Wednesday 26 October – Thursday 27 October

573rd Plenary session
The plenary session will tackle the following topics: renewed cooperation agreement between the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee, and the European Commission work programme 2023, with Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight; Unleashing women’s full potential in entrepreneurship and jobs, linked to the Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament and the opinions SOC/724 on Improving equality in the EU and SOC/730 on Family caring for people with disabilities and older persons, with Evelyn Regner, Vice-President of the European Parliament; A strategic vision on energy transition to enable the EU strategic autonomy, linked to the adoption of the TEN/770 opinion; Resolution on Jointly tackling an existential threat: social partners and civil society for implementation of ambitious climate action (NAT).

Friday 28 October 

SMEs, social economy enterprises, crafts, liberal professions: opportunities and challenges of the green transition 
This hearing will focus on topical questions such as the possible avenues to help SMEs be well informed and prepared to grasp the opportunities of the transition to climate neutrality, coupling it with the possibilities offered by the digitalisation and hedging the current geopolitical risks. It will also take into consideration the challenges faced by the Belgian companies and the opportunities offered to them if they successfully adjust to the climate neutral and digitalised world. 

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

Committee of the Regions

Tuesday 25 October  

Stakeholder consultation on creating an enabling environment for the social economy – the local and regional perspective    
This public online consultation will feed in the Committee of the Regions’ outlook opinion in view of the forthcoming Proposal for a Council Recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions, following a referral from the European Commission Vice-President Šefčovič. It will gather input from key social economy stakeholders and cities and regions regarding the creation of  favorable conditions for the social economy sector to grow in the EU. 

Wednesday 26 October 

Multi-Level Dialogue on Just Transition   
The Multilevel Dialogue on Just Transition is being hosted by the European Committee of the Regions and organised in cooperation with the European Commission. The aim of the Dialogue is to promote exchange between the different levels of governance in the process of just transition throughout Europe. The European Union has to make the most out of the Just Transition Fund, and the participation of cities and regions is of key importance to its success. The plans of the European Union are to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This undertaking requires a socio-economic transformation, especially in regions relying heavily on fossil fuels and carbon-intensive industries. In this context, the regional representatives and guests from all parts of Europe will share their experiences and recommendations, helping to define the future shape of the policy. 

 Friday 28 October 

EuroPCom 2022: Communicating Climate Action!   
Under the slogan “Communicating Climate Action”, EuroPCom will be the occasion to hear the EU’s political messaging ahead of the COP27 and to discuss communication techniques and methods on how to engage citizens in taking climate action. There are two sessions on the programme: first a panel debate featuring experts in climate summits giving us a global perspective at what is at stake at COP27 and providing information to climate communicators about the EU’s political messaging. Secondly a session presenting practical examples on successful communication approaches and techniques to boost citizens, business or public authorities’ engagement in delivering climate action. 

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 24 October  

Tackling energy poverty: EU approach & sharing best practices. Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights principle no. 20 
The conference focuses on prevention and possible solutions to energy poverty including the EU best practices to this issue. The aim of the conference is to emphasize the importance of social aspect of energy policy in meeting the EU climate targets and addressing the war of Russia against Ukraine.  

Monday 24 October – Tuesday 25 October  

Prague Process Ministerial Conference on Migration 
Established in 2009 at the occasion of a ministerial conference held during the Czech Republic’s first EU presidency, the Prague Process is returning to Prague after 13 years. In 2022, the Czech Republic is once again taking on the role of the host with the aim of taking cooperation in this migration process a step further. Ministers of the participating countries responsible for migration are expected to approve a political declaration and an action plan that will shape the framework for cooperation for 2023-2027. The Prague Process brings together nearly 50 countries, representing geographically a rough quarter of the planet (including EU countries, Eastern Partnership, Western Balkans, Central Asia, Turkey and others). The main areas of cooperation between the countries concerned are: prevention and combating irregular migration, readmission, voluntary return and reintegration, or legal migration with emphasis on labour migration. In addition to the traditional discussions and a series of bilateral meetings, the forthcoming meeting in Prague will offer the opportunity for a joint response to the impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine or the situation in Afghanistan. 

Tuesday 25 October – Wednesday 26 October 

15th European Platform for Roma Inclusion 
The European Platform for Roma Inclusion (“EPRI”) brings together national governments, the EU, international organisations and Roma civil society. It aims to stimulate cooperation and an exchange of experience on successful Roma inclusion. 

Wednesday 26 October – Thursday 27 October 

Conference on Accountability, Transparency and Trust 
The Working-level experience-sharing conference will focus on the implementation of the EU Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law, with speakers and participants from the Commission, EU Member States and EEA countries. 

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

European Ombudsman

Thursday 27 October  

Virtual event on ‘Sound financial management in EU Agencies’  
For this event, the Ombudsman will participate in a panel discussing ‘Revolving doors – how to ensure the independence of key staff in the interest of citizens’.   

The EU Ombudsman calendar of activities can be found here.

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Thursday 27 October – Friday 28 October   

National rule of law dialogue in Germany 
The dialogue will draw from the European Commission’s 2022 Annual Report on the Rule of Law. It contains for the first time concrete recommendations for each Member States. At the public event on 27 October, EU Justice Commissioner Reynders will present the report, followed by a discussion. The event can be followed via livestream: in German and English. On the following day, an expert workshop will explore ways forward on how to improve rule of law in Germany. 

Information on upcoming FRA events can be found here.

European Central Bank

Thursday 27 October  

Governing Council of the ECB: monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt
The Governing Council of the ECB will hold a monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt.

The ECB Podcast: President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions 
In the ECB Podcast, President Lagarde will present the latest monetary policy decisions.

More information about ECB events can be found here. 

European Investment Bank

Thursday 27 October  

First European conference on community disaster preparedness 
The EIB Institute, in collaboration with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, is organising the first European conference on community disaster preparedness. Extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, wildfires and heavy storms, are on the rise around the globe. Being prepared and knowing how to act in the right way and help others can save lives and limit damage. EIB President Werner Hoyer and Luxembourg Minister of the Interior Taina Bofferding will open the conference, which will address preparedness for natural disasters in Europe and in Luxembourg and best practices from across the globe and disaster preparedness financing. 

The agenda of the EIB can be found here.

Council of Europe

Tuesday 25 October – Thursday 27 October  

43rd Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities 
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will hold its 43rd Session. Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine; application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Sweden, the observation of the latest local by-elections in Serbia and Albania; human rights and the environment; regional finances; hate speech and fake news; smart cities and regions; and women and children refugees will be among the key topics of the session. President of Ukraine, Volodymir Zelensky; Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Oleksiy Chernyshov, and Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, have been invited to address members of Congress on the afternoon of Tuesday 25 October. 

Wednesday 26 October  

Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport 
The 17th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport will be organised by the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) in co-operation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye. Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić will open the event together with the Minister of Youth and Sports of Türkiye Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu. Two main themes are on the agenda: Sport for all: uniting us for stronger societies; Rethinking sport: leading the way for a healthy and sustainable future 

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.

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