New EU ethics body and Moldova conference This WEEK
Moldova's president Maia Sandu recently said that the EU should let Moldova into the bloc "as soon as possible" to better protect the country against rising Russian threats.
EU data protection chief launches Frontex investigation
Warsaw-based Frontex is likely violating rights by data dumping migrant testimonies with the EU's police agency Europol, according to a data protection authority.
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How EU leaders should deal with Chinese government repression
If the EU can map out a strategy to "de-risk" economic and trade relations with Beijing, it can do so on human rights.
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- Spanish PM to delay EU presidency speech due to snap election
- EU data protection chief launches Frontex investigation
- Madrid steps up bid to host EU anti-money laundering hub
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- IEA: World 'comfortably' on track for renewables target
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- ECB: eurozone home prices could see 'disorderly' fall
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).
Russia sanctions and EU elections on top This WEEK
The parliament's constitutional affairs committee is set to vote on a draft proposal on the number of seats in the European Parliament, and their distribution among EU countries, ahead of the 2024 elections.
Keeping China at arm's length is in focus This WEEK
The G7 aims to send a signal to China by announcing a joint effort to counter "economic coercion," with the EU hoping to avoid becoming a "vassal" in a US-China clash, as French president Emmanuel Macron said recently.
Visions of war and peace in Europe This WEEK
Russian president Vladimir Putin will cheer on a mini war-parade in Moscow on Tuesday, as German chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks of peace in Europe in Strasbourg.
Hungary's EU funds and corruption in focus This WEEK
EU budget commissioner Johannes Hahn is set to travel to Budapest on Tuesday (2 May) as negotiations to unlock billions of EU funds, held up because of concerns over judicial independence, made some progress last week.
Ammunition to, and grain from Ukraine top This WEEK
During the week, the European Parliament special committee on foreign interference is set to adopt its proposals to fight foreign actors, particularly Russia and China, using information manipulation — which is likely to increase as the 2024 European elections approach.
Macron and von der Leyen in China This WEEK
The EU Commission plans to come out with common rules for transferring criminal proceedings to another member state, and its reponse to the Save the Bees! initiative.
Finnish elections and Hungary's Nato vote in focus This WEEK
Finnish voters head to the polls, while Hungary's parliament is expected to vote on Finland's Nato membership — finally.
EU summit zooms in on global roles This WEEK
Competitiveness is expected be on the top of the agenda of EU leaders after the EU Commission last week rolled out a series of proposals to boost the bloc's capacity in green tech.
Green acts and data flow in focus This WEEK
Economic ministers set to talk about the reform of the economic governance and even agree on conclusions. The EU Commission is also expected to come with several proposals on supporting the greening of the economy.
Biden-Von der Leyen meet, and migration in focus This WEEK
Meanwhile, in Brussels and Berlin talks are expected to intensify after Germany threw a spanner in the works last week on a bill to ban the sale of new combustion-engine cars and vans in the EU from 2035.
Post-Brexit and Nato drama This WEEK
We might see the end of the post-Brexit trade discussions if Rishi Sunak pushes ahead with the deal on Northern Ireland, and we are expected to see Hungary's parliament debating Finland and Sweden joining Nato this week.
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Sanctions and possible post-Brexit deal This WEEK
EU foreign affairs ministers will on Monday have an informal exchange with Ukraine's foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba. They will also talk to Moldova's deputy PM, whose country has also accused Russia of meddling in its affairs.
Russia sanctions talk in focus This WEEK
EU governments aim to negotiate a final deal on new Russia sanctions by the end of next week, in time for the anniversary of Russia's invasion.
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.
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.
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.
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