EU

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Debates: Exchange of views on access to asylum in Latvia and Lithuania; Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and on the creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood; Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime; Information security in the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union; Standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities between women and men in matters of employment and occupation, and deleting Article 20 of Directive 2006/54/EC and Article 11 of Directive 2010/41/EU; Mission Report following LIBE delegation to Malta, 19-21 June 2023.
Vote: Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)
Debates: Exchange of views with the Chairs of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the IFRS Foundation Trustees and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Update on the digital euro.

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Report back on ongoing interinstitutional negotiations; Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU); Establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC; Revision of the EU Pollinators Initiative – A new deal for pollinators; Common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828; Detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004.

Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT)
Debates: 2021 discharge: General budget of the EU – European Council and Council; CONT mission to Hungary (15 – 17 May 2023); Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – SK nominee.
Vote: Vote on the partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – SK nominee; Establishing the Ukraine Facility.

Tuesday 5 September

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
Hearing: Hearing of Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner-designate for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Thursday 7 September

Committee on Regional Development (REGIO)
Debates: Exchange of views with Ms Olena Shuliak, the Chair of the VR Committee on State Building, Local Governance, Regional and Urban Development of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament); Exchange of views on PEACE PLUS programme 2021-2027 with Ms Gina McIntyre, Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body; Implementation of territorial development (CPR, Title III, Chapter II) and its application in the European Territorial agenda 2030.

Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
Debates: Presentation of the priorities of the Spanish Presidency; General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 – all sections.
Vote: Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; Establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (European Media Freedom Act) and amending Directive 2010/13/EU.

Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)
Debates: Follow-up to the DROI mission to the Philippines of 22-24 February 2023: Bringing justice to the victims of the war on drugs in the Philippines; Exchange of views on the external dimension of the rescue at sea in the Mediterranean, in the presence of Sara Prestianni, Advocacy Director of EuroMed Rights; Exchange of views with Hans LEIJTENS, Executive Director of Frontex, European Border and Coast Guard Agency.

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Debate: Exchange of views with the Spanish Presidency.
Vote: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work; Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027; Amending Council Directive 98/24/EC and Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the limit values for lead and its inorganic compounds and diisocyanates.

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Debates: Exchange of views with Mr Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight; Small modular reactors.
Votes: Establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020; Amending Regulations (EU) No 1227/2011 and (EU) 2019/942 to improve the Union’s protection against market manipulation in the wholesale energy market.

Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)
Debates: The European Elections 2024; Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 – all sections; European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law Making covering 2020, 2021 and 2022; The European Court of Justice’s jurisdiction over national judiciary-related measures.
Vote: Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability.

Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI)
Agenda to be published.

Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE)
Debate: in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (DNAT), exchange of views with Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General.

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Debate: Amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 4 September

Reynders meets President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as other political and civil society representatives
Commissioner Didier Reynders will meet President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as other political and civil society representatives in Kinshasa.

Wojciechowski participates in informal meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union
Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski will participate in informal meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union in Cordoba, Spain.

Tuesday 5 September

von der Leyen participates in the Africa Climate Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Suica receives the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Diversity Europe Group
Commissioner Dubravka Suica will receive Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Diversity Europe Group.

Wednesday 6 September

College meeting
Commissioners will gather to discuss digitalisation in social security and the European disability card.

Jourová receives the Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO
Commissioner Vĕra Jourová will receive Ms Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO.

Thursday 7 September

Simson attends the Conference of the Heads of Government of the German Federal Länder
Commissioner Kadri Simson will attend the Conference of the Heads of Government of the German Federal Länder (Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz).

Friday 8 September

Schinas participates to the high level conference on climate neutrality organised by the Greek ministry of environment and energy
Commissioner Margritis Schinas will participate to the high level conference on climate neutrality organised by the Greek ministry of environment and energy.

Saturday 9 September – Sunday 10 September

von der Leyen participates in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi, India.

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 6 September

Leading the Way – A Competitiveness Agenda for a Stronger Europe
At a time of increasing geopolitical rivalry and the steady erosion of thmultilateral rules-based trading system, EU’s competitiveness has taken centre stage in the EU agenda. It must be recognised that the success of the EU can only be built on the foundation of thriving businesses. The EU must therefore step up its efforts to create a favourable environment for businesses to operate and thrive, ultimately creating jobs, growth and prosperity. Against this backdrop, and in view of the next EU institutional cycle 2024-2029, the Employers’ Group flagship event entitled “Leading the Way: A Competitiveness Agenda for a Stronger Europe” aims to raise awareness and stimulate discussion on the need for a comprehensive competitiveness agenda for the EU by providing a forum for dialogue between EU businesses and policymakers.

Friday 8 September

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework
As we reach the midpoint in the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), it is crucial that we take stock of our progress and adapt our plans to the evolving challenges and opportunities we face. During its section meeting on Friday 8 September 2023, starting at 10:45, the ECO section members will discuss their policy proposals for the Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework with the European Parliament´s rapporteur, Mr Jan Olbrycht, and Mr Eric von Breska, director, DG BUDG, European Commission.

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

Committee of the Regions

Thursday 7 September

Launch of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance
The European Committee of the Regions together with the Free State of Saxony will launch the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA) on 7 September. ESRA has been initiated by Saxony, whose Minister for Regional Development, is also the rapporteur of the European Committee of the Regions on the EU Chips Act. With already 13 regions from 9 Member States ready to be founding members and more regions having expressed their interest, the Alliance will seek to foster cooperation between microelectronics regions to make the most of the EU Chips Act and attract investments.

From Agreement to Action The key role of subnational and local governments in the Global Biodiversity Framework implementation
Investments in nature-based solutions (NBS), ecosystem restoration and ecosystem-based adaptation needs to triple by 2030 and increase four-fold by 2050 if we are to adequately address current societal challenges and biodiversity loss. Currently, 85% of all financing for nature comes from governments, while private capital accounts for 14%. Private & development finance will be key to plug this gap. This panel discussion, involving high level speakers from the finance, business and public sectors, focuses on showcasing opportunities and initiatives for increasing investment in, and funding for, biodiversity action at local and subnational level, including instruments and mechanisms such as grants, bonds, and blended finance mechanisms.

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.

Spanish Presidency

Sunday 3 September – Tuesday 5 September

Informal meeting of agriculture ministers
The informal EU agriculture ministerial meeting takes place at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones of Córdoba from 3 to 5 September. Ministers will debate the role of new technologies as a tool for making agriculture more resilient to climate change, including the latest gene editing techniques. The working sessions will discuss how to address the growing global food insecurity caused by climate change, economic crises and conflicts. These are challenges that seriously jeopardise the achievement of the goal of eradicating hunger and malnutrition, included in the 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy.

Monday 4 September – Tuesday 5 September

Informal ministerial meeting on development
An informal ministerial meeting on development will take place in Cordoba, Spain.

Tuesday 5 September – Wednesday 6 September

Meeting of the European Commission’s High Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming
The High Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming proactively supports the rotating presidencies in identifying important policy areas and issues that can be addressed at the European Council. It is also the main forum for planning the follow-up strategy to the Beijing Platform for Action, including the development of indicators in areas not covered by European cooperation.

Friday 8 September

Meeting on ageing in Europe
This event will be opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, together with the Commissioner for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, and the mayoress of Lugo, Lara Méndez.

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

European Central Bank

Monday 4 September

Lagarde speaks at the Distinguished Speakers Seminar organised by the European Economics & Financial Centre
President Christine Lagarde will speak at the Distinguished Speakers Seminar organised by the European Economics & Financial Centre.

Panetta participates to the Hearing on the Digital Euro at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
Board Member Fabio Panetta will give an introductory statement at the Hearing on the Digital Euro at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament.

Tuesday 5 September

Lagarde chairs the panel “Central bank immunities and international sanctions” at the ECB Legal Conference 2023
President Christine Lagarde will chair the panel “Central bank immunities and international sanctions” at the ECB Legal Conference 2023.

Wednesday 6 September

McCaul participates to INSEAD webinar: “How to Regulate AI? Lessons from the Financial Sector”
Board member Memer Elizabeth McCaul will participate to the INSEAD webinar: “How to Regulate AI? Lessons from the Financial Sector”.

Thursday 7 September

Elderson speaks at the launch of the NGFS Conceptual Framework on nature-related financial risks
Board member Frank Elderson will have an on-stage conversation with Jean Boissinot, Network for Greening the Financial System, at the launch of the NGFS Conceptual Framework on nature-related financial risks in Paris.

More information about ECB events can be found here.

European Investment Bank

Monday 4 September – Wednesday 6 September

Finance in Common Summit 2023
For the fourth consecutive year, all Public Development Banks (PDBs) will convene to strengthen their partnership and reinforce their commitments towards the sustainable development goals (SDGs), finding innovative solutions for climate change and sustainable development. There will be four main themes: SMEs and financial inclusion, Climate and biodiversity, Sustainable infrastructures, and PDBs’ institutional agenda. The Summit will also have four major cross-cutting issues: social mainstreaming and development impact, private capital mobilisation towards SDG goals, collaboration with civil society and incorporation of human rights in strategies and programs, and Latin America and Caribbean perspective.

The agenda of the EIB can be found here.

Council of Europe

Tuesday 5 September – Thursday 7 September

Monitoring visit by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities made up of rapporteurs Bryony Rudkin and Matija Kovač will carry out the second part of the monitoring visit to assess the implementation of the European Charter of Local Self-Government in the country since the previous monitoring report adopted by the Congress in 2016.

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.