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EU Agenda: Week Ahead - 18-22 March 2024

18 March 2024, 00:57 CET
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This week, EU leaders discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine at a summit; MEPs in committee debate EU sanctions against Russia, the EU's Defence Industrial Strategy, pharmaceutical rules, EU enlargement and support measures for farmers; and we have European Research and Innovation Days. The week's events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 11 to 22 March 2024.

Monday 18 March

European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs

European Parliament committee meetings

Brussels

Weekly agenda

Monday 18 March

Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Humanitarian aid

European Humanitarian Forum

Brussels

The Forum will take place in the context of sharply increasing humanitarian needs, changing geopolitical realities and a shrinking humanitarian space.

The 2024 edition of the European Humanitarian Forum will be co-hosted by the European Commission and Belgium in its capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The event will offer an opportunity to further strengthen the cooperation and partnership among countries affected by crises, donors, international stakeholders, the EU, and its Member States.

Through high-level discussions, political debates and brainstorming sessions, the Forum will serve to jointly put forward innovative, sustainable, and efficient approaches to address current challenges.

More information on the event

Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 March

Other bodies and agencies | Political Meetings | Rural development | Future of Europe | Cohesion policy reform | Sustainable development | Green Deal | Ukraine | Digital agenda | Youth policy

10th European Summit of Regions and Cities

Mons, Belgium

The European Summit of Regions and Cities is the largest gathering organised by the European Committee of the Regions for local and regional elected representatives to meet, share and have their say on what is happening in the European Union and its future. If you are one of the 1,2 million locally and regionally elected representatives or you are involved in the life and future of your community, this is your place to be!

More information on the event

Monday 18 March

Council of the EU | Political Meetings | Ukraine

Foreign Affairs Council

Brussels

At the beginning of the meeting, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will hold an informal exchange of views via VTC with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The Council will then discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine, following an informal exchange of views with Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, who will join via VTC.

During a lunch discussion, the Council will exchange views on Belarus, followed by a roundtable on the situation in the Middle East and an exchange of views about current affairs.

The Council is expected to adopt conclusions on green diplomacy.

Agenda and briefing

Monday 18 March

Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | International trade | Trade agreement | Canada

2024 Canada-EU CETA Civil Society Forum

Ottawa

Participants will have the chance to exchange with one another, and with officials of the Government of Canada and the European Commission, on matters related to the implementation of CETA's Chapter 22 (Trade and Sustainable Development), Chapter 23 (Trade and Labour) and Chapter 24 (Trade and Environment), as well as the CETA recommendations on Trade and Gender, SMEs and Trade, Climate Action and the Paris Agreement.

More information on the event

Tuesday 19 March

Council of the EU | Political Meetings | General Affairs

General Affairs Council

Brussels

Ministers will continue preparations for the March European Council. They will also focus on the European Semester and exchange views on the future of Europe.

Agenda and briefing

Tuesday 19 March

European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs

European Parliament committee meetings

Brussels

EU pharmaceutical rules: the Environment and Public Health Committee will adopt its position on the proposed reform of EU legislation on the authorisation, supervision and pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use, including streamlining the European Medicine Agency's structure and procedures. The update covers measures to tackle drugs shortages, ensure the security of supply and affordability of medicines, foster innovation, and strengthen environmental sustainability.

EU enlargement: the Foreign Affairs Committee will debate the way forward for EU enlargement with the Foreign Affairs ministers of some member states, ahead of the 21-22 March European Council. Ministers from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Denmark, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia and Austria are confirmed for the debate.

EU farmers: the Agriculture Committee will quiz Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski on the proposed measures to support farmers included in the so-called simplification package presented on 22 February. In a later debate, the Agriculture Committee will discuss the agricultural sector's contribution to EU climate objectives with Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.

EU Defence Industrial Strategy: MEPs on the Subcommittee on Security and Defence will discuss with Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton the new European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), presented on 5 March.

Weekly agenda

Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 March

Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Research | Innovation

European Research and Innovation Days 2024

Brussels and online

The European Commission's annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, stakeholders, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond through key policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, and dedicated workshops.

More information on the event

Wednesday 20 March

European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs

European Parliament committee meetings

Brussels

EU sanctions against Russia: the EP's Foreign Affairs Committee and Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Foreign Affairs Committee will discuss how to maximise the effectiveness of EU sanctions against Russia and ensure Russian assets are transferred to Ukraine.

Weekly agenda

Thursday 21 - Friday 22 March

European Council | Political Meetings | Ukraine | Defence

European Council

Brussels

EU leaders will meet in Brussels to address Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. The European Council will also focus on security and defence, including Europe's need to increase its overall defence readiness.

Agenda and briefing

Friday 22 March

Commission | Conferences and summits | Nuclear energy | Nuclear industry

European Industrial Alliance on SMRs dissemination event

Brussels

The European Commission together with EU industry is organising an event to take stock of the progress in the setting up of the European Industrial Alliance for SMRs following its launch in early February.

The event will seek to confirm industry's interest in joining this alliance and promote the membership in the alliance to stakeholders.

More information on the event

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Eurozone Economic Calendar

Monday 18 March


10:00 Trade Balance n.s.a. (Jan)
10:00 Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Feb)
10:00 Trade Balance s.a. (Jan)
10:00 Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) (Feb)
10:00 Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Feb)
10:00 Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) (Feb)

Tuesday 19 March


10:00 Labor Cost (Q4)
10:00 ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment (Mar)

Wednesday 20 March


10:00 Construction Output s.a (MoM) (Jan)
10:00 Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) (Jan)
15:00 Consumer Confidence (Mar) (Preliminary release)

Thursday 21 March


00:00 EU leaders summit
09:00 Current Account n.s.a (Jan)
09:00 HCOB Composite PMI (Mar) (Preliminary release)
09:00 HCOB Services PMI (Mar) (Preliminary release)
09:00 Economic Bulletin
09:00 HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Mar) (Preliminary release)
09:00 Current Account s.a (Jan)

Friday 22 March


00:00 EU leaders summit
20:30 CFTC EUR NC Net Positions
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