15 September – 19 September 2025

EU News

Monday, 15 September 2025

European Commission

Commissioner Kos meets Ms Ilva Johansson, Special Envoy for Ukrainians in the European Union; meets Mr Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Jørgensen receives Mr Piero Petrucco, President of the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Kadis delivers a speech via pre-recorded video at the ICES Annual Science Conference 2025 (Klaipėda, Lithuania)
Commissioner Kadis receives Ettore Prandini, President of Coldiretti
Commissioner Šefčovič receives Ms Esther Lynch, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen hosts an Implementation Dialogue on cybersecurity
Commissioner Jørgensen receives Mr Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Netcompany (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Jørgensen participates in the Nordic Industry Roundtable (Brussels, Belgium)
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen participates in the Nordic Industry Day roundtable with Commissioner Roswall and Commissioner Jørgensen
Executive Vice-President Mînzatu participates in “Empowering through Skills – The Role of the European Alliances” event (Turin, Italy)
Executive Vice-President Mînzatu meets European Training Foundation management and staff (Turin, Italy)
Commissioner McGrath holds a roundtable discussion with European and Korean businesses and the European Chamber of Commerce (Seoul, South Korea)
Executive Vice-President Séjourné participates in Osaka Universal Exhibition (Osaka, Japan)
Executive Vice-President Fitto attends the event “Housing Emergency – Towards a European Action Plan” (Milan, Italy)
Executive Vice-President Séjourné participates in the EU-Japan High-Level Battery Meeting (Osaka, Japan)
Executive Vice-President Fitto participates in the book launch event “Al centro della tempesta” (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Kos meets Ms Neva Grasic, State Secretary for European Affairs of Slovenia (Brussels, Belgium)

European Parliament

Delegations

SANT – Committee on Public Health: Delegation to Dakar, Senegal (15–17 September). Led by MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA, LU). Meetings with Senegalese National Assembly, Ministry of Health, research institutes, and civil society to discuss health system challenges and EU support.
IMCO – Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection: Delegation to Denmark and Sweden (15–17 September). Led by Vice-Chair Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz (EPP, PL). Discussions on Single Market issues, digitalisation, consumer protection, procurement, and rule implementation with government and business stakeholders.
REGI – Committee on Regional Development: Delegation to Corfu, Greece (15–17 September). Led by Marcos Ros Sempere (S&D, ES). Focus on regional development projects and investment priorities.
AGRI – Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development: Delegation to Italy (15–17 September). Led by Veronika Vrecionová (ECR, CZ). Focus on innovation, genomic techniques, and bioenergy in agriculture.
CULT – Committee on Culture and Education: Delegation to Chemnitz, Germany (15–17 September). Visit on the impact of its European Capital of Culture 2025 designation.
JURI – Committee on Legal Affairs: Delegation to Munich, Germany (15–16 September). Meetings with the European Patent Office to assess patent system’s role in EU technological sovereignty.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Tallinn, Estonia (15–16 September). Visit to eu-LISA to discuss EU large-scale IT systems and interoperable database architecture.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Washington, D.C. (15–18 September). Led by Chair Javier Zarzalejos (EPP, ES). Meetings with US lawmakers and stakeholders on crime, child protection, and international cooperation.
PETI – Committee on Petitions: Delegation to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, Spain (15–17 September). Led by Chair Bogdan Rzońca (ECR, PL). Focus on migratory pressures, reception centres, and engagement with NGOs and local authorities.

Council of the EU

15–16 September 2025 – Informal Meeting of Health Ministers (Danish Presidency). Focus on the EU life sciences strategy, medical countermeasures, and ensuring the quality and sustainability of healthcare in light of demographic changes.

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Accessible and Affordable Housing for All: Public hearing of the EESC Permanent Group on Disability Rights, focusing on inclusion of persons with disabilities in housing policies, best practices, and civil society recommendations.

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

European Commission

Commissioner Lahbib meets David Miliband, President & CEO of the International Rescue Committee (Belgium)
Commissioner Jørgensen receives Mr Konstantinos Ioannou, Minister for Interior Affairs of Cyprus, and Ms Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Kadis participates via videoconference in the Aquaculture Advisory Council General Assembly meeting
Commissioner Kadis receives representatives of Ocean Care
Commissioner Hansen delivers the opening speech at the Rural Pact Conference (Tournai, Belgium)
Commissioner Hansen receives Mr Juha Niemelä, President of EUSTAFOR (Brussels, Belgium)
Commissioner Šefčovič receives Mr Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls Royce
Commissioner Šefčovič participates in the General Affairs Council
Commissioner Šuica meets Mr David Smith, Director of Ruđer Bošković Research Institute (Brussels, Belgium)
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen delivers a speech at the European Research & Innovation Days
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen participates in the General Affairs Council
Commissioner Jørgensen receives representatives of EUROFER (Brussels, Belgium)

European Parliament

President’s Agenda

09:00 President Metsola addresses the Conference of the Security Services of the Parliaments of the European Union (Helsinki, via video)
09:30 President Metsola addresses the Delphi Alliance Global Conference (Malta, via video)
10:30 President Metsola addresses the event “Criminalità Nazionale e Transnazionale: Strumenti e Obiettivi in Italia e in Europa” (Messina, Italy)

Delegations

AFET – Committee on Foreign Affairs: Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (16–18 September). Focus on EU integration, unity, sovereignty, and necessary reforms.
AFET – Committee on Foreign Affairs: Delegation to Canada (16–18 September). Discussions on strategic partnership, Ukraine, Middle East, China, and the Arctic.
DROI – Subcommittee on Human Rights: Delegation to Bangladesh (16–18 September). Meetings with interim government, civil society, and visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar.
SEDE – Committee on Security and Defence: Delegation to Greenland (16–18 September). Focus on Arctic security, foreign interference, hybrid threats, and critical infrastructure.
DEVE – Committee on Development: Delegation to Namibia (16–19 September). Mission with Commissioner for International Partnerships to assess EU support, focusing on green hydrogen and critical raw materials.
CONT – Committee on Budgetary Control: Delegation to Albania and Montenegro (16–18 September). Review of new control and audit mechanisms under the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.
EMPL – Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: Delegation to Bilbao, Spain. Visit to EU’s Agency for Health and Safety at Work to discuss climate change and AI at work.
SANT – Committee on Public Health: Delegation to Dakar, Senegal (15–17 September). Meetings with Senegalese authorities, research institutes, and civil society.
IMCO – Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection: Delegation to Denmark and Sweden (15–17 September). Focus on digitalisation, consumer protection, procurement, and Single Market rules.
REGI – Committee on Regional Development: Delegation to Corfu, Greece (15–17 September). Discussions on regional projects and investment with the Governor of the Ionian Islands.
AGRI – Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development: Delegation to Italy (15–17 September). Focus on innovation, genomic techniques, and bioenergy in agriculture.
PECH – Committee on Fisheries: Delegation to Greenland (16–18 September). Review of EU–Greenland Fisheries Partnership Agreement and socio-economic impact.
CULT – Committee on Culture and Education: Delegation to Chemnitz, Germany (15–17 September). Visit to assess impact of European Capital of Culture 2025.
JURI – Committee on Legal Affairs: Delegation to Munich, Germany (15–16 September). Visit to the European Patent Office.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Budapest, Hungary (16–17 September). Visit to CEPOL, EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training, to discuss EU internal security.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Tallinn, Estonia (15–16 September). Visit to eu-LISA to discuss large-scale IT systems and interoperable databases.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Washington, D.C. (15–18 September). Meetings on crime prevention and child protection.
PETI – Committee on Petitions: Delegation to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, Spain (15–17 September). Examination of migratory pressures and visits to reception centres.
HOUS – Special Committee on the Housing Crisis: Delegation to Milan and Palermo, Italy (16–18 September). Focus on local housing crisis, best practices, and policy lessons.

Council of the EU

15–16 September 2025 – Informal Meeting of Health Ministers (Danish Presidency). Focus on EU life sciences strategy and medical countermeasures.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

European Commission

Commissioner Šefčovič receives Mr Nick Thomas-Symonds, UK Minister for the Cabinet Office (Minister for the Constitution and EU Relations).
Commissioner Šefčovič participates in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Plenary session.
Commissioner Tzitzikostas participates in a roundtable on sustainable tourism (Innsbruck, Austria).
Commissioner McGrath meets Mr Keisuke Suzuki, Minister of Justice of Japan (Tokyo, Japan).
Commissioner McGrath delivers a speech “Privacy and Data Protection in the Digital Ages” at Keio University (Tokyo, Japan).
Commissioner Šuica meets Mr Christophe Bigot, EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process (Brussels, Belgium).
Executive Vice-President Mînzatu is in Murcia for the Social Economy Week (Murcia, Spain).
Executive Vice-President Séjourné visits Smart Energy Week exhibition (Tokyo, Japan).
Executive Vice-President Séjourné visits EXOTEC demo centre (Tokyo, Japan).
Executive Vice-President Séjourné meets Mr Iwaya Takeshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Tokyo, Japan).
Executive Vice-President Fitto attends the Conference of Heads of Representations – session “Cohesion and NextGenEU 2026 – next steps” (Brussels, Belgium).
Executive Vice-President Fitto receives Mr Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania (Brussels, Belgium).
Executive Vice-President Fitto meets Mr Adrián Barbón, President of Asturias (Brussels, Belgium).
Executive Vice-President Fitto meets Mr Michele Colaninno, CEO of Piaggio Group (Brussels, Belgium).
Meeting of the College of Commissioners (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Brunner receives Ms Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus.
Commissioner Roswall gives an address at “Europe’s success story: A circular bioeconomy for sustainable growth, resilience, and innovation” hosted by CEPI (Brussels, Belgium).
Executive Vice-President Ribera receives the European Publishers Council (EPC) (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Micallef meets Mr Ronan Evain, Executive Director of Football Supporters Europe.

European Parliament

President’s Agenda

14:30 President Metsola addresses the Plenary Session of the EESC (via video, Brussels).

Delegations (ongoing)

AFET: Bosnia & Herzegovina (16–18 Sep); Canada (16–18 Sep).
DROI: Bangladesh (16–18 Sep).
SEDE: Greenland (16–18 Sep).
DEVE: Namibia with Commissioner for International Partnerships (16–19 Sep).
CONT: Albania & Montenegro (16–18 Sep).
EMPL: Bilbao, Spain (this week).
SANT: Dakar, Senegal (15–17 Sep).
IMCO: Denmark & Sweden (15–17 Sep).
REGI: Corfu, Greece (15–17 Sep).
AGRI: Italy (15–17 Sep).
PECH: Greenland (16–18 Sep).
CULT: Chemnitz, Germany (15–17 Sep).
LIBE: Budapest, Hungary (16–17 Sep); Washington, D.C. (15–18 Sep).
PETI: Canary Islands (15–17 Sep).
HOUS (Special Committee on the Housing Crisis): Milan & Palermo, Italy (16–18 Sep).

European Central Bank

Opening remarks by Christine Lagarde at the 10th ECB Annual Research Conference (with Stanford’s Hoover Institution) on “The Next Financial Crisis?” (Frankfurt).

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

599th Plenary session (17–18 Sep) – Agenda to be released.

Thursday, 11 September 2025

European Commission

Executive Vice-President Fitto hosts the Implementation Dialogue on EU funding and regional competitiveness (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Lahbib meets Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of DIGITALEUROPE (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Jørgensen receives Poul Skytte Christoffersen, Senior Adviser on EU policies and institutions at the European Policy Center (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Jørgensen holds a videoconference call with Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister for Energy of Saudi Arabia (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Tzitzikostas participates in a multilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (Brenner, Italy).
Commissioner Tzitzikostas participates in the Brenner Tunnel breakthrough celebration (Brenner, Italy).
Commissioner Hansen meets Mr John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture of South Africa (Cape Town, South Africa).
Commissioner Hansen participates in the G20 Meeting of Agriculture Ministers (Cape Town, South Africa).
Commissioner Tzitzikostas participates in a joint media engagement with Federal Minister of Transport Peter Hanke on the occasion of European Mobility Week (Austria).
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen receives CEOs of the European Competitive Telecommunications Association.
Commissioner Jørgensen participates in the General Assembly of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Jørgensen receives representatives of the International Union of Tenants (IUT) (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Jørgensen receives representatives of Glass for Europe (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Šuica participates via video-message in the International Day of Democracy Brussels Conference (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner McGrath meets Keidanren, the Japanese Business Federation (Tokyo, Japan).
Commissioner McGrath meets Mr Satoru Tezuka, Chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission (Tokyo, Japan).
Commissioner McGrath meets Mr Yoshitaka Ito, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Food Safety (Tokyo, Japan).

European Parliament

President’s Agenda

10:40 President Metsola addresses the Pulse Women Economic Summit (Düsseldorf, via video).

Delegations

AFET – Committee on Foreign Affairs: Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (16–18 September). Focus on EU integration, sovereignty, and reforms needed for accession.
AFET – Committee on Foreign Affairs: Delegation to Canada (16–18 September). Discussions on strategic partnership, Ukraine, Middle East, China, and Arctic security.
DROI – Subcommittee on Human Rights: Delegation to Bangladesh (16–18 September). Meetings with interim government and civil society; visit to Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
SEDE – Committee on Security and Defence: Delegation to Greenland (16–18 September). Focus on Arctic security, foreign interference, hybrid threats, and infrastructure protection.
DEVE – Committee on Development: Delegation to Namibia (16–19 September). With Commissioner for International Partnerships; focus on green hydrogen and critical raw materials.
CONT – Committee on Budgetary Control: Delegation to Albania and Montenegro (16–18 September). Review of new control and audit mechanisms under the Reform and Growth Facility.
PECH – Committee on Fisheries: Delegation to Greenland (16–18 September). Assessment of EU–Greenland Fisheries Partnership Agreement and socio-economic benefits.
LIBE – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: Delegation to Washington, D.C. (15–18 September). Meetings on fighting international crime and child protection.
HOUS – Special Committee on the Housing Crisis: Delegation to Milan and Palermo, Italy (16–18 September). Focus on housing crisis impact, local approaches, and best practices.

Council of the EU

Environment Council: Ministers aim for a general approach on a binding 2040 climate target and adoption of the EU’s updated 2035 NDC for submission to the UNFCCC.

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

599th Plenary Session (17–18 September).

Friday, 19 September 2025

European Commission

Commissioner Šefčovič receives delegation from Eurofer, led by Henrik Adam, CEO of Tata Steel (Brussels, Belgium).
Commissioner Albuquerque participates in Eurogroup meeting (Copenhagen, Denmark).
Commissioner Dombrovskis participates in Eurogroup and ECOFIN Council meetings (Copenhagen, Denmark).
Commissioner Albuquerque meets Eric Lombard, French Minister of Finance (Copenhagen, Denmark).
Commissioner Albuquerque meets Olaf Sleijpen, President of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) (Copenhagen, Denmark).
Commissioner Micallef visits Egied Van Broeckhoven school (Brussels, Belgium).
EVP Ribera delivers keynote remarks and participates in discussion at Fordham Antitrust Conference (New York, United States).
EVP Ribera bilateral meeting with Gail Slater, AAG for Antitrust, U.S. Department of Justice (New York, United States).
EVP Ribera bilateral meeting with Jorge David Grunberg Pilowsky, Head of Chile’s Fiscalía Nacional Económica (New York, United States).
EVP Ribera bilateral meeting with Andrea Marván Saltiel, Chairwoman of Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (New York, United States).
EVP Ribera bilateral meeting with Jolanta Ivanauskiene, Chairwoman of the Competition Council of Lithuania (New York, United States).
EVP Ribera bilateral meeting with Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland (New York, United States).
Commissioner Roswall participates in the World Expo (Osaka, Japan, 19–20 September).

European Parliament

Delegations

DEVE – Committee on Development: Delegation to Namibia (16–19 September). Fact-finding mission with Commissioner for International Partnerships on EU support for sustainable development, focusing on green hydrogen and critical raw materials.

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of economic and financial affairs ministers (ECOFIN): All EU finance ministers, central bank governors, and EU economic institutions meet in Copenhagen to discuss EU economic policymaking (19–20 September).