Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events for the week of 30 September to 4 October.

Monday September 30

President Jean-Claude Juncker in Paris, France: attends the commemoration ceremony in remembrance of Mr Jacques Chirac, former President of France.

Commissioner nominee Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia) has his hearing at the European Parliament. If approved, he will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight.

Commissioner nominee Phil Hogan (Ireland) has his hearing at the European Parliament. If approved, he will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Trade.

Commissioner nominee Mariya Gabriel (Bulgaria) has her hearing at the European Parliament. If approved, she will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Innovation and Youth.

Tuesday October 1

Mr Karmenu Vella in Valletta, Malta: meets with Mr George Vella, President of Malta.

Mr Dimitris Avramopoulos in Warsaw, Poland: visits the European Border and Coastguard Agency and meets with Fabrice Leggeri, Executive Director of the European Border and Coastguard Agency.

Commissioner nominee Nicolas Schmit (Luxembourg) has his hearing at the European parliament. If approved, he will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Trade.

Commissioner nominee Jutta Urpilainen (Finland) has her hearing at the European parliament. If approved, she will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Commissioner nominee Janusz Wojciechowski (Poland) has his hearing at the European parliament. If approved, he will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Agriculture.

Commissioner nominee Ylva Johansson (Sweden) has her hearing at the European parliament. If approved, he will then go on to be appointed as Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Wednesday October 2

Mr Dimitris Avramopoulos visits Europol; meets with Catherine De Bolle, Executive Director of Europol; and attends the European Police Chiefs Convention.

 Maltese commissioner nominee Helena Dalli has her hearing at the European Parliament. If approved, she will then go on to be appointed as Equality Commissioner.

Thursday October 3

President Jean-Claude Juncker attends a working lunch with the members of the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States to the European Union (Coreper).

Maltese Commissioner Karmenu Vella will be in Umea, Sweden to deliver a speech at the EU Arctic Forum.

Friday October 4

Mr Günther H. Oettinger in Madrid, Spain: holds a series of meetings to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2028, the EU’s next long-term budget.

Agenda Europe is compiled by CiConsulta European Affairs Unit.