CALENDAR / Main activities of the european institutions
From 15/07 to 21/07/2019
Monday 15 July
Brussels. Council of the EU. Foreign Affairs Council. – Topical issues (Sudan, Ethiopia, Venezuela, Turkey's illegal drilling in the Mediterranean, results of the EU/Ukraine summit and the EU-G5 Sahel ministerial meeting). – Iran: situation in the country in the light of recent developments concerning the Iranian nuclear agreement and the EU's common comprehensive plan. – Iraq: adoption of conclusions; situation in the country after last year's parliamentary elections. – Central African Republic: EU assistance to deal with the increase in violence and a report on the High Representative's visit to the country. – Migration: discussion on foreign policy aspects. – Moldova: exchange of views with Moldovan Minister of foreign affairs, Nicolae Popescu.
Brussels. Council of the EU. Agriculture and Fisheries Council: *Agriculture: – Finnish Presidency: Presidency work programme in the agricultural sector (negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027). – Future of the post-2020 CAP: exchange of views on environmental and climate aspects of the post-2020 CAP package. – Sugar: presentation by the Commission of the report of the High Level Group on Sugar. – Other business: evolution of African swine fever cases; animal welfare during transport; plant protection products and pest management; EU/Mercosur trade agreement; outcome of the 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Conference on Agriculture; BIOEAST initiative; troubled situation of the rice sector due to massive imports of Japonica rice.
Strasbourg. European Parliament. Plenary session (through 18/07). For the final draft agenda, follow the link: https://bit.ly/2XHTaWD
Tuesday 16 July
Strasbourg. European Commission. Weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners. – Strengthening the 2014 legal framework on the rule of law (Timmermans). – 19th progress report on the Security Union (Timmermans).
Wednesday 17 July
Montreal. Council of the EU. EU/Canada Summit (and 18/07). – Meeting of Presidents Juncker (Commission) and Tusk (European Council) accompanied by Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Topics covered: – Bilateral relations: strengthening of relations and future cooperation between the two parties, support for the rules-based multilateral trading system around the World Trade Organization; status of implementation of CETA. – Climate and energy: support for the Paris Climate Agreement; actions to limit the impact of climate change and protect biodiversity; situation in the Arctic and oceans. – International and security issues: situation in the Crimea and Azov Sea; situation in Iran and Iranian nuclear agreement; crisis in Venezuela; situation in Syria; cooperation between the two sides in the face of migration flows, cyber threats and the terrorist threat. – Societal issues: reaffirmation of the parties' commitment to human rights and democracy; support for social inclusion, gender equality and inclusive growth; commitment to strengthen cooperation in science, technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence.
Chantilly (F). International meeting. Meeting of G7 Finance Ministers (and 18/07). – Risks to the global economy and financial system: Enhancing competition between players, enhancing cybersecurity of the financial system, creating a regulatory framework for Libra-type crypto-assets. – Addressing emerging tax, digital and environmental challenges: combating tax optimisation and tax havens through an agreement on minimum corporate tax rules; common understanding of digital competition challenges and possible adaptations of the regulatory framework; increasing public and private funding for the ecological transition to a low-emission sustainable economy in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. – Reducing inequalities within and between countries: exchanges of good practices on equal opportunities, gender equality and wage transparency; increasing development efforts (better financing for Africa, greater financial inclusion of women through digital technology in Africa...).
Brussels. Council of the EU. Coreper I.
Thursday 18 July
Brussels. Council of the EU. General Affairs Council. – Priorities of the Finnish Presidency and work plan for the negotiations on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. – Exchange of views on the implementation of the new Strategic Agenda 2019-2024. – Presentation by the Commission of its new Communication on strengthening the rule of law in the EU and state of play in Poland after the judgment of the Court of Justice of the EU on the Polish Supreme Court Act.
Helsinki. Council of the EU. Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers (and 19/07) *Home Affairs: – Future of the EU's Internal Security and Migration Policy. – Challenges related to the development of artificial intelligence. – Debate on a hypothetical hybrid threat scenario, with the aim of addressing the problem of hybrid threats from the perspective of internal security.
Friday 19 July
Helsinki. Council of the EU. Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers *Justice: – Future of justice: strengthening the rule of law and topical issues in the field of cooperation in criminal matters (detention and alternative solutions). – Role of civil justice in multilateral cooperation.
