EU

Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, and the strengthening of integrity, transparency and accountability in the European Parliament (ING2)
Debate: Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption.

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Report back on ongoing interinstitutional negotiations: Ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport (2021/0205(COD)) – reporting back to committee on the negotiations (Rule 74(3)); Packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC (2022/0396(COD)); Amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (2022/0432(COD)).

Saturday 6 May

Europe Day 2023 pre-event
To mark Europe Day 2023, commemorating the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, the EU institutions will organise a wide range of online and on-site activities, providing citizens with the opportunity to discover the EU. On 6 May, the event will happen in Brussels, where EU institutions will open their doors to citizens. Parliament will organise exceptional visits, interactive presentations, games and meetings with its political groups.

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

Council of Ministers

Wednesday 3 May – Thursday 4 May

Informal meeting of employment and social affairs ministers
During the first plenary session, ministers will discuss how transitions are influencing the labour market and, more specifically, how to prevent mismatch between skills and jobs in times of transition. On request by the Swedish Presidency, Eurofound has prepared a background paper as a base for the discussion. The paper outlines some of the key challenges on our labour markets in this regard, and points to some factors for improving the matching of skills and jobs, both in the short and long term. In the second plenary session, ministers will discuss challenges and opportunities related to demographic developments and an ageing population. The purpose of the session is to facilitate an exchange of experience and views on measures that have been taken, or are planned, by the Member States in response to demographic challenges, and how to harness the opportunities to enable adequate and sustainable social protection.

Thursday 4 May

Foreign Affairs Council (Development)
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, will be invited to exchange views on the reform of multilateral development banks. Over lunch, ministers will address the global consequences of the war in Ukraine, which will include an informal exchange with the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Rebecca Grynspan. Under current affairs, the High Representative will address Ukraine, Afghanistan and Sudan. The Commission will provide an update on the Global Gateway in view of the EU-CELAC summit next July under any other business. The meeting will be preceded by an informal working breakfast with EIB President Hoyer.

Thursday 4 May – Friday 5 May

Informal meeting of health ministers
The overall theme of this informal meeting is access to medicinal products. The programme will focus on shortages of medicinal products and crisis preparedness, and more broadly how the EU and its Member States can secure access to medicinal products – both new and existing stock – in daily work in non-crisis times. The meeting will part focus on the importance of restoring balance between accessibility and affordability of medicinal products in the European Union.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 1 May

Ferreira visits several Cohesion Policy funded projects in the region
Commissioner Elisa Ferreira will visit several Cohesion Policy funded projects in the region.

Tuesday 2 May

Hahn meets with Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary
Commissioner Johannes Hahn will meet with Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, Mihály Varga, Minister of Finance, Judit Varga, Minister of Justice and Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds.

von der Leyen delivers a speech at the ceremony for a new plant of Infineon Technologies AG
President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a speech at the ceremony for a new plant of Infineon Technologies AG in Dresden, Germany.

Jourová speaks at the Safety4Journalists conference
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová will speak at the Safety4Journalists conference.

Wednesday 3 May

College meeting
The commissioners will discuss the Recommendation on piracy of live content; the Investment package which includes improving the retail investment framework and the retail investment strategy. They will also focus on the New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean (tbc); Setting a sanctions framework targeting corruption and the Update of the anti-corruption legislative framework.

Gabriel participates in the “4th EdTech Roundtable”
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will participate, in Brussels, in the “4th EdTech Roundtable”.

Thursday 4 May

Gentiloni participates in the Brussels Economic Forum 2023 (BEF)
Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni will participate in the Brussels Economic Forum 2023 (BEF) – Panel: A competitive model grounded in social cohesion: protecting workers, consumers and future generations in times of uncertainty.

Jourová receives the President of Eurochambres
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová will receive Mr Vladimír Dlouhý, President of Eurochambres.

Friday 5 May

Jourová speaks at the European Alliance of News Agencies Conference
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová will speak at the European Alliance of News Agencies Conference.

Gentiloni participates in “The State of the Union 2023” conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI)
Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni will participate in “The State of the Union 2023” conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI), in Florence Italy.

Dalli gives an opening speech at the European Diversity Month Ceremony in Malta
Commissioner Helena Dalli will give an opening speech at the European Diversity Month Ceremony in Valetta, Malta.

Saturday 6 May

von der Leyen attends the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
President Ursula von der Leyen will attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort

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 2 May

Day of the Liberal Professions 2023
On 2 May 2023, the Liberal Professions Category of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will hold the 7th edition of the European Day of Liberal Professions. This annual event brings together key players from Europe’s liberal professions, as well as key policy makers from the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States. The focus will also be on the important impetus that the European Year of Skills 2023 can provide for liberal professionals and their employees. Training and lifelong learning are crucial in securing a skilled workforce and can help overcoming the challenges that the green and digital transition bring to employers across the EU. This event will provide a useful forum to discuss how improving skills can help improving Europe’s future.

Wednesday 3 May

EU Global Health Strategy – Better Health for all in a changing world
In the framework of the EESC REX/573 opinion, the EESC is organising a hearingto gather the views of international organisations, social partners and global health experts on the EU Global Health Strategy and what is needed for its proper implementation.

Thursday 4 May

Challenges and opportunities that the digital and energy transitions present to the northern sparsely populated areas and islands
In the framework of the EESC REX/573 opinion, the EESC is organising a hearingto gather the views of international organisations, social partners and global health experts on the EU Global Health Strategy and what is needed for its proper implementation.

Saturday 6 May

EU Open Day at the European Institutions
Together with the other EU institutions in Brussels, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will open its doors in celebration of Europe Day. The EESC Open Day is a rare opportunity to discover the work of the only EU institution representing organised civil society, including employers, workers and other interest groups such as youth organisations, environmentalists, consumers, women’s groups and many more. It is a chance for reflection on what peace, cooperation and solidarity have built and what we hope to achieve in the future.

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

Committee of the Regions

Wednesday 3 May

Sustainable forest management – the way to mitigate the course of climate change
On 3 May 2023, alternate CoR member Robert Zeman is co-organising, with main partner Městské lesy Volary s.r.o., a local conference focused on sustainable management of municipal forests. Participants will exchange views on management activities focused on biodiversity, long time stability of forest as a big tool for global warming decreasing. Foresters, including local rural politicians and specialists, will exchange experiences and views.

Improve Project Final Dissemination Event
The IMPROVE project brings together 8 partners from regions and cities across Europe with the aim to improve the management and implementation of Structural Funds to ensure a better and more efficient delivery of R&D&I policies, with a special focus on the Smart Specialisation Strategies. The IMPROVE Final Dissemination Event aims to inform about the main achievements of the project as well as the current European landscape regarding Smart Specialisation by presenting new initiatives such as the Partnerships for Regional Innovation, the I3 instrument and the S3 Community of Practice.

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.

Swedish Presidency

Tuesday 2 May – Wednesday 3 May

Event on sustainable artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence for sustainability
The overall aim of this event is to collaboratively identify future opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. By improving resource efficiency and mitigating climate change impacts, AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for sustainable development. In addition to enhancing environmental sustainability, AI can improve social and economic sustainability by identifying and addressing inequalities and promoting inclusive development. However, it is important to ensure that AI is developed and used in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner. The event will gather leaders and stakeholders from the public and private sectors, academia and civil society to discuss and reflect on how to ensure that the future development of AI is sustainable and enables the green and digital transitions.

Thursday 5 May

European Competition Day
European Competition Day is a conference organised during each Presidency and which gathers representatives of European competition authorities, the European Commission, ministries, politicians, companies, etc. It is intended to provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge, discussions and a chance to dig deeper into issues concerning competition policy, competition enforcement and current competition practices from the courts. Stronger competition in the internal market not only benefits consumers and companies in the form of lower prices and more choice, but can also help to increase the competitiveness of European companies and increase growth.

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

European Ombudsman

Saturday 6 May

Europe Day 2023
The European Ombudsman office is taking part at the Europe Day celebrations of the European Parliament in Brussels.

The EU Ombudsman calendar of activities can be found here.

European Central Bank

Tuesday 2 May

Enria speaks at the Annual ECB Banking Supervision Research Conference
Board Member Andrea Enria will speak at the event “Banking supervision in a new economy”: a conversation with Luc Laeven, ECB Director General Research, at the Annual ECB Banking Supervision Research Conference.

Wednesday 3 May

McCaul participates in policy panel “Banking Supervision and the Role of Banks in a Future Banking System – Opportunities and Challenges Ahead”
Board Member Elizabeth McCaul will participate to a policy panel “Banking Supervision and the Role of Banks in a Future Banking System – Opportunities and Challenges Ahead” at the Annual ECB Banking Supervision Research Conference.

af Jochnick gives the closing speech at the Annual ECB Banking Supervision Research Conference
Board Member Kerstin af Jochnick will give the closing speech by Ms af Jochnick at the Annual ECB Banking Supervision Research Conference.

Friday 5 May

Elderson speaks at “The State of the Union” conference, organised by the European University Institute (EUI)
Bard Member Frank Elderson will speak at The State of the Union event organised by the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence.

More information about ECB events can be found here.

European Investment Bank

Tuesday 2 May

EIB Board Seminar with Civil Society 2023
The 2023 Board Seminar with Civil Society will take place on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at the EIB offices in Luxembourg and will be open to interested stakeholders* from civil society inside and outside Europe. Similar to previous years, the Board Seminar and the exchanges with civil society representatives will be structured around priorities and themes of mutual interest. This year’s themes reflect two key dimensions of EIB’s activities: EIB Global, and the EIB’s approach to adaptation, environment and biodiversity. Civil society representatives have been invited to moderate the two panel discussions, focusing on ‘Partnering for impact: EIB Global’, and ‘Bending the curve on environmental degradation and biodiversity loss: climate-nature nexus ’. The event will conclude with an open discussion with the EIB Board of Directors on topics of common interest, facilitated by an independent moderator.

The agenda of the EIB can be found here.

Council of Europe

Thursday 4 May

Council of Europe Human Rights Day
The first edition of the Council of Europe Human Rights Day will bring together leading experts to discuss the Council of Europe’s impact on human rights in Finland. The thematic focus of this year’s event will be resilience and civil participation at the municipal level with the emphasis on the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The event is organised as part of the project Council of Europe Days – Telling the CoE’s Story. Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General, will give a keynote speech introducing the continent’s leading human rights organisation at the opening of the expert seminar.

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.