Fears on migration plus Ukraine summit this WEEK
MEPs are expected to present their migration and asylum priorities on Wednesday (1 February), before EU leaders will focus on the issue at the 9-10 February special European Council.
Analysis
MEPs push for greater powers for workers' councils
European Works Councils can play a key role for workers and their unions to bargain effectively — but what are they, why have they been neutered, and why is big business objecting to greater powers?
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Two elections and 'Macron's club' in focus Next WEEK
MEPs at the Strasbourg plenary are expected to discuss Russia, Iran, Hungary, and vote on common chargers for consumer devices.
Meloni mood and energy in focus This WEEK
Italians cast their ballot yesterday on Sunday and chose a rightwing majority parliament, which is expected to have a turbulent relationship with Brussels.
Europe braces for far-right Italy This WEEK
The far-right Brothers of Italy, which dominates the conservative alliance, is set to be the largest single party, and has widened its lead over the centre-left Democratic Party (PD).
New sanctions and democracy in focus This WEEK
On Monday, Brussels will see EU foreign affairs ministers focusing on a 10th sanctions package against Russia, a special tribunal, and preparing the EU-Ukraine summit on 3 February in Kyiv.
Anti-corruption fixes, Davos, and the Czechs This WEEK
MEPs on Wednesday are set to choose a new parliament vice-president following the removal of MEP Eva Kaili, who has been arrested over on Qatar corruption allegations.
Gas price-cap tops agenda This WEEK
On Monday, we will also find out of there is a deal among European Parliament and EU government negotiators on the agreement to reform the bloc's Emissions Trading System (ETS) and on the Social Climate Fund.
Pre-Xmas EU summit push on This WEEK
This week officials from the parliament and council are also set to try and find an agreement on three major bills which are part of the Fit for 55 initiative to make the EU climate neutral by 2050.
Hungary's funds showdown in focus This WEEK
On Tuesday, EU finance and economy ministers are expected to discuss a whole series of highly-political files, with one country tying it all together: Hungary. EU and Western Balkan leaders will also meet in Tirana.
EU's Hungary funds, China, energy, and Frontex This WEEK
In the European Parliament, MEPs will hear from ECB president Christina Lagarde, Kyiv's Vitali Klitschko, and from the three candidates proposed by the EU Commission to be the new boss of EU border agency Frontex.
Zooming in on energy and migration This WEEK
Two extraordinary meetings of ministers, on gas price caps and migration, are expected, while the European Parliament will keep the heat on Hungary and the EU Commission over rule of law.
Meloni, but not many others, in Brussels This WEEK
Back in 2011, I had arrived to Brussels as the new correspondent for the largest Hungarian daily. I was eager to find out all about the euro crisis. I found a ghost town.
Energy still in focus This WEEK
The European Parliament will proceed with allowing the recovery fund to be used for energy transition, and EU Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans will set out proposals on zero pollution.
EU summit and Sakharov Prize This WEEK
The EU Commission on Tuesday is expected to put forward emergency measures on energy — but it is not clear if it will include price-caps, before leaders discuss the plans at a summit in the second half of the week.
New members and energy in focus This WEEK
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a leader of the democratic forces in Belarus, is expected to address MEPs, while lawmakers will narrow down the finalists for this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
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News in Brief
State of Union and Hungary's democracy in focus This WEEK
MEPs will also hear from Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin on her vision for Europe, and vote for the Renewable Energy Directive on Tuesday, in an effort to cut energy needs and speed up the use of renewable energy.
Energy and inflation in focus This WEEK
The ECB is expected to raise the interest rate by 75 basis point, its steepest single rate hike since the creation of the euro, as the bank struggles to fight increasing inflation.
Rule of law and Czech presidency priorities This WEEK
The European Commission will unveil its rule-of-law audit of all EU member states this week. Meanwhile, several ministers from the Czech Republic will present to EU lawmakers the priorities of the rotating EU Council presidency for the next six months.
Czech presidency and key nuclear/gas vote This WEEK
MEPs will gather in Strasbourg for the final plenary before the summer break, with a crucial vote on the classification of gas and nuclear. The Czech Republic will present to EU lawmakers its presidency's priorities for the next six months.
G7, Nato, gas anxiety and Ukraine top This WEEK
EU energy ministers and environment ministers are expected to reach common positions on different aspects of the Fit for 55 package — as the continent is increasingly worried about energy prices and future supplies.
EU leaders talk Ukraine candidacy This WEEK
EU leaders will gather in Brussels and discuss Ukraine's candidacy status, and the impact of Russia's invasion of the country on energy and defence. European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde will give a briefing to MEPs on inflation to MEPs.
Taxonomy and Ukraine on top This WEEK
MEPs will vote on an objection to the EU Commission's proposal to classify, temporarily, gas and nuclear energy investment as 'green', under the so-called taxonomy. Meanwhile, EU finance ministers are expected to approve Poland's recovery plan.
EU leaders zoom in on sanctions and energy This WEEK
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels after they got stuck on imposing on oil embargo on Russia. Poland's recovery plan gets approved and Danish voters will vote in a historic referendum this week.
Economic worries and Hungary on the spot Next WEEK
Eurozone finance ministers will discuss the economic worries with the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, agriculture ministers are set to talk food prices, and EU affairs ministers will put Hungary on the spot in the Article 7 procedure.
Russia sanctions and energy dominate Next WEEK
The EU Commission is expected to put forward the RePowerEU plan, which aims to help the diversification of fossil fuel imports in the bloc, as the EU aims to get rid of its dependence on Russian energy supplies.
Oil sanctions and the EU's own future in focus This WEEK
As EU ambassadors discuss the sixth round of sanctions against Russia in Brussels, senior EU officials are presenting the plan of citizens for the future of the EU in Strasbourg.
Fallout from Russia's war in focus This WEEK
More sanctions against Russia, energy imports, and the economic fallout of the war in Europe will be in focus this week, as Italian prime minister Mario Draghi will address MEPs in Strasbourg.
Russia and abusive lawsuits in focus This WEEK
The EU Commission is set to come with proposals against lawsuits launched in an effort to silence journalists, civil society or putting pressure on publications.
French elections and Ukraine war dominate This WEEK
French voters have narrowed the presidential race to the final two contenders over the weekend — while in the EU, discussions over Ukraine, energy, possible food shortages and Hungary top the agenda.
Gas supplies and the Ukraine war top This WEEK
After elections in Hungary and Serbia this weekend, the focus of attention in the EU again will be on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and how it impacts gas supplies to the EU and the European economy.
War in Europe and EU summit - next week's agenda
The war on Ukraine will dominate the European Parliament's plenary meeting in Strasbourg too. Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas will discuss Europe's new security reality with MEPs.
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