EU election results to trigger top jobs scramble This WEEK
After EU citizens go to the polls over the weekend, the political haggling over key EU positions starts immediately next week. And the parliament and member states seem set to clash.
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It's one of the biggest democratic exercises in the world with over 400 million eligible voters. National rules apply, and national parties run, but the stakes are at European level.
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EU votes on future leaders This WEEK
The political spotlight switches from Brussels to national capitals and regions this week as Europe gears up for the start of European Parliament elections on Thursday
EU diplomacy in eastern Europe and Africa tops agenda This WEEK
EU diplomacy in the former Soviet region and in west Africa will dominate events this week, as the European Parliament halts work ahead of the upcoming election.
EU leaders discuss bloc's future in Sibiu This WEEK
Jean-Claude Juncker will hold a relatively rare press conference in Brussels ahead of the informal EU summit of leaders on the way forward in Sibiu, Romania.
Spanish vote and EU court's Airbnb ruling in focus This WEEK
Spanish voters are heading to the polls, while in other EU member states campaigning for the European elections is picking up after Easter. The EU's top court will issue important rulings on both the EU-Canada free trade agreement and Airbnb.
EU parliament meets last time This WEEK
MEPs will gather for the last time this week in Strasbourg before the European elections in May to finalise several bills. Lawmakers will have a Brexit debate and hear from Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Brexit and China top EU affairs This WEEK
Brexit and China will dominate EU affairs this week, as leaders meet for two summits - including emergency talks two days before the UK is due to crash out of the EU with no deal in place.
Brexit no-deal and chief prosecutor top This WEEK
No-deal Brexit has become more likely than ever before, and EU leaders will start preparations for it as the drama continues in London. Negotiations also continue over the candidates for the EU's new top prosecutor.
Copyright and (another) new Brexit vote This WEEK
The UK parliament will likely hold a third vote on the Brexit withdrawal deal next week, determining the UK's departure from the bloc. In the meantime, the controversial copyright reform will be on the EU parliament's agenda.
Brexit delay and Orban decision This WEEK
EU leaders will discuss whether to allow London to delay its exit from the bloc, as some are worried it would mean more of the same. Meantime, the European People's Party braces itself for a showdown with Hungary's Orban.
It's the big Brexit vote This WEEK
UK lawmakers will have to take the key decisions next week on Brexit - as the two-year saga finally reaches the boil. Meanwhile, the European Parliament is busy wrapping up legislation before the May elections.
Orban's EPP place and summertime back This WEEK
The EPP continues to struggle to deal with Orban's Fidesz party, while the Hungarian PM's favourite topic - migration - will be back on home affairs ministers' agenda. And the UK is set to leave the EU this month.
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Brexit and trip to Egypt for Arab League This WEEK
Brexit talks will continue in Brussels, as UK PM Theresa May's government is trying to find a way out of the political impasse at home. Murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee will speak at the European Parliament next week.
Brexit talks and Italy dominate This WEEK
EU and UK negotiators reopen Brexit talks as the clock tics to March. Italy's populist prime minister also shares his vision of the EU with MEPs.
Brexit stalemate dominates This WEEK
With the EU's refusal to renegotiate the withdrawal deal and British confusion about what to do next, Brussels gets on with its business - while wondering if Brexit will ever end.
Brexit votes set for This WEEK
Brexit looks to dominate news this week as British MPs gear up for a vote on how to break the internal deadlocks over the proposed deal with the European Union.
Aachen treaty and Brexit endgame This WEEK
Germany and France are set to reinforce their alliance as the engine-house of European integration, while Britain continues to struggle to leave the EU.
Brexit vote at heart of EU affairs This WEEK
Britain and the EU will find out on Tuesday in London if they are heading for an orderly split or further turbulence.
Romania takes over the EU This WEEK
Romania will officially take over the EU's presidency this week, with commissioners and senior EU officials kicking off the testing next six-month period with meetings in Bucharest.
Fishing quota and no-deal Brexit preparation This WEEK
The last working week before Christmas will see a flurry of ministerial activity in Brussels, with debates on agriculture, fisheries, energy, and environment.
Brexit vote and Merkel's successor top This Week
Europe heads into uncertain territory with France in turmoil, the UK voting on the Brexit deal, and Germany will have a new leader of its largest ruling party. EU leaders will also discuss the eurozone and migration at their summit.
Migrants, Romania, and dirty banks on EU's mind This WEEK
A far-right Austrian minister will chair talks on sending migrants home with EU peers in Brussels, one day after a Romanian circus comes to town.
Brexit climax and Soros in Brussels This WEEK
Brexit talks are set to climax at a special summit in Brussels on Sunday, while George Soros, the US philanthropist demonised by populists, will meet EU officials on Monday.
Brexit dominates EU affairs This WEEK
All eyes on London this week, where May struggles to hold onto power against Brexit rebels, while EU leaders meet in Brussels on Sunday to try to clinch agreement.
Merkel and Brexit in spotlight This WEEK
The now-outgoing German chancellor will outline her vision for Europe in the EU parliament, as political parties gear up for the election next May. Brexit will also dominate, even though talks have yet to yield a breakthrough.
EU elections and Italy's finances are in focus This WEEK
A debate among would-be EPP 'Spizenkandidat' candidates next week in Helsinki will be the first of many clashes of ideas ahead of European elections next May. The liberals are also holding their own congress.
Clock change and Merkel's fortunes top This WEEK
Time will be on the agenda of transport ministers as much of Brussels empties out for Halloween. Meanwhile, Merkel's CDU party is facing a hard test in local elections.
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