Obama visits EU This Week
The US election, wide-ranging security concerns, and the EU budget dominate the agenda this week.
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EU should be 'less obsessed' with Trump, says Slovak minister
Ivan Korcok says Slovakia's EU presidency has achieved "tangible results" despite difficulties caused by Brexit and the US election. But no agreement on asylum reform is in sight.
Fillon leads French right primary as Sarkozy falls
The former French president came third in the first round of the centre-right primary election on Sunday. Francois Fillon, a pro-Russia conservative, is the new favourite for next year's presidential vote.
US election, Turkey and Paris attacks anniversary This WEEK
Europeans will know the next US president by Wednesday morning. The EU commission is expected to present its report on Turkish accession talks. France will commemorate last year's terror attacks.
EU leaders in Brussels This WEEK
Migrant deals with African states, a trade deal with Canada, and big questions over Russia's role in Syria will be discussed by EU leaders gathering in Brussels.
Greek bailout and EU border corps This WEEK
Eurozone finance ministers are expeced to release a €2.8bn payment to Athens. Justice ministers will discuss relocation and how to make the new border guard operational.
Climate change and EU cheerleading, This WEEK
The European Parliament will try this week to give the EU a good name, with votes and debates on issues where conventional wisdom says that citizens expect results.
Climate change and migration vote on the Agenda This WEEK
EU countries will discuss a common defence policy and are expected to accelerate ratification of the Paris climate agreement. Hungarians vote in a referendum on the EU's migration policy.
UK decision time This WEEK
First EU reaction to UK decision expected on Friday morning. Spain to hold elections on Sunday that could bring maverick left-wingers Podemos to power.
Migration This WEEK, as Brexit looms
Officials already preparing for aftermath of Brexit referendum, but this week EU institutions will focus on migration as Commission unveils ideas on what to do overseas.
Poland, migration and environment on the agenda THIS WEEK
The European Commission could adopt a critical report on the rule law in Poland. While EU ministers will talk about urban policies, agriculture and education, MEPs will debate migration policies.
Full house in Brussels This WEEK
Busy week ahead in Brussels with five council meetings, a Eurogroup and the European Parliament's plenary on the agenda .
Greece, migration and Turkey on the agenda This WEEK
Eurozone finance ministers will try to find an agreement on Greek bailout and the EU Parliament will set out its positions on asylum, Schengen and Turkey.
Visas, economy and Charlemagne Prize This WEEK
The EU commission will present its report on visa liberalisation for Turkey and its economic forecasts, and pope Francis will receive the most prestigious European award.
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LuxLeaks and TTIP on the agenda this WEEK
Antoine Deltour, who revealed details of Luxembourg's tax deals with multinational firms, goes on trial. Meanwhile, the TTIP trade deal enters its 13th round of negotiations.
EU to give first report on Turkey deal this WEEK
A month after the European Union and Turkey agreed on the details of a plan to stem the flow of migrants, the implementation of that plan will be discussed in the EU structures this week.
Panama and PNR on EU agenda This Week
Panama Papers revelations, that could topple the Maltese government, will be debated in the EP next week. Controversial legislation to share passenger name records will also be voted on.
EU-Turkey migrant swap to begin next WEEK
Big week to see start of EU migrant returns to Turkey, sensitive talks in Poland on judicial reform, and a Dutch referendum on EU relations masquerading as a vote on Ukraine.
Refugees, asylum and data protection This WEEK
Another EU summit will try to agree on the plan proposed by Turkey to take refugees in exchange for more help, while the Commission will present its proposal to overhaul the asylum system.
Refugees, Spain and diesel on the agenda This WEEK
The EU's tentative efforts to address the refugee crisis will dominate the news, while the Spanish socialist leader Pedro Sanchez will try to get the parliament's approval to become prime minister.
Crunch time on UK This WEEK
Relations with Britain and migration are set to dominate next week as EU leaders gather in Brussels for a two-day summit.
UK, Turkey, and Greece on agenda This WEEK
Diplomats and EU offficials will be busy preparing next week's EU summit on British reform demands and migration.
EU awaits next step in UK talks this WEEK
A draft proposal answering British demands for EU reform is expected. At the EU Parliament plenary session, migration, Turkey, diesel car and data protection will be on the agenda.
Migration and bailouts on EU agenda This WEEK
Migration will still be top the agenda when home affairs ministers hold their first meeting this year. Manwhile the EU Court of Auditors will publish a report on the management of aid plans to countries in difficulty.
Poland steals EU spotlight This WEEK
EP to hold debate on Polish government's constitutional and media "coup". Dutch PM Rutte to outline views on migrant crisis, MEPs to also put together VW inquest team.
Borders, Brexit, and Spain on EU agenda This WEEK
The commission will present a project for an EU border guard corps, leaders will discuss UK demands to stay in the EU and Spain will vote for a new parliament.
Climate, waste, and Danish referendum This WEEK
The Paris climate conference will try to set binding carbon emissions targets, while Denmark will vote on EU justice policy.
EU still in Paris' shadow This WEEK
Fellow euro states, at a ministers’ meeting in Brussels on Monday, are expected to disburse the next tranche in the Greek bailout.
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