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Weekly European Agenda 27/04/2026

27-30 April 2026

Monday 27 April

Tuesday 28 April 

Wednesday 29 April

Thursday 30 April

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament

Monday 27 April

Debates: Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group — annual report 2024; Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU; Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024; Financial literacy and the rise of influencers in the context of the savings and investments union; The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture.

Tuesday 28 April

Votes: Votes on requests for urgent procedure (Rule 170); Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034; Guidelines for the 2027 budget – Section III; Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services; European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations; Generalised scheme of tariff preferences; Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability; European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement; Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods; Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning appointments to Union agencies and bodies (Rule 135); Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2024; Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU; Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024; The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture; Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments; Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage and driving local excellence in European tourism – destination management and regional tourism growth.
Debates: Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034; World Day for Safety and Health at Work Parliament’s statements; Joint debate – Discharge 2024: Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Parliament; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Auditors; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European External Action Service; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Ombudsman; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor; Discharge 2024: European Public Prosecutors Office; Discharge 2024: Agencies; Discharge 2024: Joint Undertakings; Presentation of the Better Regulation and Enforcement Communication Commission statement; Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act Oral question; Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025; The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report; Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025; Ensuring accountability and justice in response to Russia’s continued attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine Council and Commission statements;  Supporting democratic resilience in Armenia Council and Commission statements.

Wednesday 29 April

Votes: Amendment of the European Electoral Act allowing Members to vote in plenary by proxy voting during pregnancy and after giving birth; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Parliament; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Auditors; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European External Action Service; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Ombudsman; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor; Discharge 2024: European Public Prosecutors Office; Discharge 2024: Agencies; Discharge 2024: Joint Undertakings;  Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products; Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector; European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations; International Cocoa Agreement; EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime; EU-Norway Agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime; EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement; Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty – Belgium; Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025; The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report; Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025; Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries Motion for a resolution; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 94637.
Debates: EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers Council and Commission statements; Topical debate requested by a political group (PfE) (Rule 169) – Commission interference in democratic process and elections; The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment Commission statement; The need to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish life in Europe, following the recent attacks against the Jewish community in the Netherlands and Belgium Council and Commission statements; Roma inclusion, equality and fundamental rights: delivering on Europe’s values Council and Commission statements; Danger of normalising relations with Russia, including its participation in major cultural and sports events Commission statement; Situation in Lebanon: implementation of the ceasefire, support peace efforts and humanitarian access Commission statement; Sudan’s abandoned humanitarian crisis: three years of conflict Commission statement; Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 150).

Thursday 30 April

Votes: Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti Motions for resolutions; New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities Motions for resolutions; Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela Motions for resolutions; Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament; Financial literacy and the rise of influencers in the context of the savings and investments union; How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases?; Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions; Banking Union – annual report 2025; Motions for resolutions – Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act; Ensuring accountability and justice in response to Russia’s continued attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine Motions for resolutions; Supporting democratic resilience in Armenia Motions for resolutions; The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment Motions for resolutions.
Debates: How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases?; Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions; Cali fund – follow up from the COP16 UN Convention on Biodiversity.

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here. Find an overview of committee agendas here.                                         

Council of Ministers 

Monday 27 April 

Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet to discuss key agricultural policy issues, including the role of agriculture and sustainable forest management in wildfire risk prevention, following a presentation by the Commission, as well as the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy proposals with a focus on income support. Ministers will also discuss the market situation, in particular following the invasion of Ukraine.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 27 April

Kallas visits Brunei and co-chairs the 25th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will visit Brunei, where she will co-chair the 25th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.

Hoekstra participates in the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will participate in the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Zaharieva meets research community and investors
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva will visit California where she will meet with research community and investors in San Francisco.

Tuesday 28 April 

College meeting 
EU Commissioners will gather in Strasbourg to unveil two new initiatives: a communication on better regulation and enforcement, and a Commission recommendation on age verification.

Tzitzikostas delivers a Keynote speech at the Ministerial High-Level Roundtable – Seafarers
Commissioner Apostolos  Tzitzikostas will deliver a keynote speech at the Ministerial High-Level Roundtable – Seafarers: Investing in the Foundation of Global Shipping.

Wednesday 29 April

Tzitzikostas attends the Informal TTE Transport meeting
Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will attend the informal Transport Council (TTE) meeting in Lefkosia.

Kos meets Ignazio Cassis
Commissioner Marta Kos will meet Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, in Bern. 

Micallef delivers a video address at Art and science of parchment making seminar
Commissioner Glenn Micallef will deliver a video address at the Art and science of parchment making seminar under the Gilduza Project in Valletta.

Thursday 30 April 

Kallas attends the Nordic-Baltic Eight Foreign Ministers’ meeting
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will attend the Nordic-Baltic Eight Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kuressaare.

Tzitzikostas delivers a Keynote speech on maritime strategy
Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will deliver a keynote speech at the high-level event on implementing the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Port Strategy in Athens.

Micallef presents Culture Compass for Europe at the EESC Plenary session
Commissioner Glenn Micallef will present the Culture Compass for Europe at the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels.

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 28 April

Social farming as a tool for innovation in agriculture
The EESC will organise a public hearing in Brussels on social farming as a tool for innovation in agriculture. The event will bring together representatives from academia, European institutions, civil society and EESC members to discuss the social and economic impacts of social farming, explore challenges to its development, and examine ways to better integrate it into EU policies related to agriculture, rural development and social innovation.

Wednesday 29 April – Thursday 30 April 

605th Plenary Session – 29-30 April 2026
The European Economic and Social Committee will hold its 605th Plenary Session in Brussels, bringing together participants for a series of debates with invited guests on topics including EU competitiveness in the current geopolitical context, LGBTIQ+ rights and the banning of conversion practices, supplementary pensions, innovation and startups, and the role of culture in Europe.

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 27 April 

8th COTER commission meeting
The CoR will hold the 8th meeting of its Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) in Brussels. The meeting will bring together members to exchange views on several draft opinions, including the Automotive Package, sustainable and connected transport, and the EU Agenda for Cities, as well as to discuss issues related to cohesion policy and gender equality.

First regional meeting dedicated to the Network of EU Local and Regional Councillors in Lombardy
The CoR will organise the first regional meeting dedicated to the Network of EU Local and Regional Councillors in Milan. The EU Local Dialogue, hosted by Matteo Luigi Bianchi, will bring together local and regional elected representatives to present the Network’s mission, governance and activities, and to discuss how to strengthen cooperation, share experiences and improve citizen engagement on EU priorities at local level.

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.

Cypriot Presidency 

Tuesday 28 April – Wednesday 29 April 

Informal Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Maritime Affairs ministers)
The Cypriot EU Presidency will host an informal meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Maritime Affairs ministers). Ministers will exchange views on current challenges and strategic priorities for the future of the maritime sector. A key item on the agenda will be the discussion of the Nicosia Declaration on Enhancing Seafarers’ Education and Promoting Women’s Inclusivity in the shipping industry.

Informal Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport ministers)
The Cypriot EU Presidency will host an informal meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport ministers), bringing together EU ministers to exchange views on current challenges and strategic priorities shaping the future of the transport sector. A key focus of the discussions will be the strengthening of Europe’s transport infrastructure, including ports and rail networks, which is considered essential for ensuring secure supply chains, supporting the green and digital transition, and reinforcing the Union’s economic security. Ministers will also be invited to reflect on these priorities, while the Cyprus Presidency will seek to advance political momentum on the EU Ports Strategy.

Wednesday 29 April – Thursday 30 April

Informal meeting of Telecommunication ministers
The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union will host an informal meeting of the Telecommunications Council, bringing together EU Digital Ministers, Ministers from EFTA countries, and the European Commission to exchange views on current and emerging challenges in the digital and cyber sectors, with the aim of advancing Europe’s digital agenda. Ministers will open the meeting with discussions on accelerating the widespread adoption of trustworthy artificial intelligence across the Union. A second session will focus on strengthening the protection of minors online, including policy approaches and safeguards to ensure their safety and well-being in the digital environment. The programme will conclude with a working lunch dedicated to the protection of Europe’s critical infrastructures and the reinforcement of collective resilience in the face of evolving threats.

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

European Ombudsman

Tuesday 28 April 

Courtesy meeting with Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Anahit Manasyan
The European Ombudsman is scheduled to meet with Armenia’s Human Rights Defender, Anahit Manasyan, in Strasbourg, for a courtesy meeting.

The EU Ombudsman calendar of activities can be found here.

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