This week, energy ministers seek agreement on the European grids package; environment ministers discuss progress on amendment of the regulation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans; the Second EU-Brazil Investment Forum takes place in Brazil; the Commission holds a workshop on unlocking demand-side flexibility from buildings; EU Parliament and Council negotiators attempt to update the EU directive on combating and preventing child sexual abuse; and MEPs in committee vote to strengthen European defence capabilities. The week’s events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 22 to 27 June 2026.
Monday 22 June
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
Committee meetings
Brussels
ECB President Christine Lagarde: MEPs in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will hold their regular debate with European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, during which they are expected to address, among other topics, the implications for monetary policy of geopolitical tensions. The debate takes place right after the ECB decision to raise interest rates.
Interinstitutional legislative negotiations
Combating child sexual abuse: Parliament and Council negotiators will attempt to reach an agreement to update the EU directive on combating and preventing child sexual abuse (CSA). The aim is to criminalise new offences based on latest technology (live-streaming and AI-created material), expand statutes of limitations, and strengthen children’s rights.
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 June
Council of the EU | Political meetings | CAP | Fisheries
Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Luxembourg
Agriculture ministers will discuss the post-2027 common agricultural policy proposals and the current market situation. Fisheries ministers will focus on sustainable fishing in the EU and review the implementation of the common fisheries policy.
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Democracy
EU Civic tech hackathon (22–23 June 2026)
As highlighted in the European Democracy Shield, the Commission will stimulate innovation in online platforms that enable participation in democracy (“civic tech”), including local digital platforms supporting democratic engagement and leveraging AI for participatory purposes. To launch engagement with the civic tech sector, the Commission is organising an EU Civic Tech Hackathon to showcase innovative projects and mobilise a diverse European community of practitioners.
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Climate change
10th Ministerial on Climate Action
Brussels
The European Union, Canada and China bring together Ministers and representatives from 30 governments, and officials from international organisations, for annual ministerial meetings on climate action. The EU is hosting the next meeting in Brussels. This meeting will be the 10th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA10).
Tuesday 23 June
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
Committee meetings
Brussels
Military mobility: the Security and Defence and Transport and Tourism committees will adopt their position on measures to facilitate the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the EU. The measures include an online tool to clear military movement permissions, an emergency framework for the swift deployment of forces, and a solidarity pool to share resources.
Digital euro: the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will vote on a proposal to set up the digital euro, a new digital form of central bank money, alongside euro banknotes and coins. The purpose of the legislation is to regulate the main aspects of the digital euro to ensure the same rules and conditions are applied throughout the euro area.
EU-Mexico agreement: the International Trade and Foreign Affairs committees will vote on whether to recommend the adoption of the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement, and on the accompanying interim report setting out MEPs’ assessment and expectations. Parliament’s approval is needed for the treaty to enter into force.
European Democracy Shield: the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield will adopt its recommendations on how the EU can strengthen its ability to detect, deter, and counter foreign information manipulation and interference and other hybrid threats. They cover issues such as election integrity, independent media and civil society, digital enforcement, and civil preparedness.
“Brussels dialogue” with Russian democratic forces: Parliament will host the second edition of the “Brussels dialogue” conferences, gathering representatives of Russian democratic forces and anti-war activists alongside EU institutions, member states, partners and experts.
Interinstitutional legislative negotiations
Digital travel application: Parliament and Council negotiators will work towards an agreement to set up a digital travel application system based on identity documents that can be submitted for pre-clearance to shorten waiting times when entering the EU.
Tuesday 23 – Wednesday 24 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | The EU’s international role | International cooperation | Global Gateway
Second EU-Brazil Investment Forum
Brasília, Brazil
This second edition of the high-level Forum builds on the successful inaugural edition in 2025. Organised jointly by the European Union and ApexBrasil, in collaboration with the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), it will once more bring together selected political and business leaders from Brazil and the European Union.
Wednesday 24 June
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
Committee meetings
Brussels
EU cardiovascular disease strategy: the Public Health Committee will adopt its contribution for the EU “Safe Hearts” plan to boost cardiovascular disease prevention. MEPs will set out their recommendations to promote effective prevention, address key risk factors (such as smoking, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets), improve early detection and diagnosis, and ensure availability of timely and affordable treatment.
Wednesday 24 June
Other bodies and agencies | Training and workshops | Energy policy | Affordable housing
Unlocking demand-side flexibility from buildings: Practical examples from across the EU
Online only
The European Commission’s Better Homes Partnership, announced in the European Affordable Housing Plan, aims to accelerate affordable and high-quality home renovations, decarbonise heating systems, and stimulate the uptake of innovative solutions through projects on the ground. The online workshop will bring together experts and stakeholders to share practical examples and experiences on unlocking demand-side flexibility from buildings and identify barriers which could be addressed at EU level.
Wednesday 24 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Democracy
High-Level event on democracy 2026
Brussels
The European Commission will organise a High-Level Event on Democracy, bringing together representatives from Member States and EU institutions, as well as key stakeholders active on democratic innovation and building democratic resilience. The event will showcase progress made on the European Democracy Shield in several priority areas, from safeguarding the integrity of the information space to boosting societal resilience and citizens’ engagement and strengthening democratic institutions, free and fair elections and free and independent media.
Thursday 25 June
Council of the EU | Political meetings | CO2 emissions | Water resilience
Environment Council
Luxembourg
Environment ministers will discuss progress on the amendment of the regulation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans, the role of nature services for business and the way forward on the water resilience strategy and the REACH regulation.
Thursday 25 June
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
Committee meetings
Brussels
Defence innovation (AGILE): the Security and Defence and Industry, Research and Energy committees will vote on setting up an EU programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE). It would fund projects aimed at accelerating the transition of disruptive civilian and defence technologies (such as AI, quantum, drones) from the laboratory into practical military use.
Thursday 25 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | The EU’s international role | International cooperation | Global Gateway
10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
The 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum 2026 will drive Global Gateway priorities by convening senior policymakers and investors to mobilise investment, deepen trade relations, and strengthen EU–Nigeria economic cooperation.
Thursday 25 June
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Translation
UniversiEU – teaching translation in the era of AI
Vienna, Austria
How can we prepare the next generation of translators for the challenges posed by AI? Join our Vienna “Salon” and hear from Claudia Plieseis, senior lecturer in machine translation at the University of Vienna. She will present new teaching methods and learning resources developed as part of the LT-LiDER project.
Friday 26 June
Council of the EU | Political meetings | European grids package
Energy Council
Luxembourg
Energy ministers will seek agreement on a general approach for the European grids package. They will also hold two exchanges of views: on post-2030 energy decarbonisation efforts and on the impact of the Middle East crisis on the energy sector.
