This week, foreign affairs ministers discuss the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East; the EU-Palestine High-Level Political Dialogue holds its first ever meeting; and the European Parliament sends delegations to Hungary, Greece, Indonesia, Rotterdam and Antwerp and Austria. The week’s events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 14 to 19 April 2025.
Monday 28 April
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
European Parliament committee and political group meetings
Brussels
Plenary preparations: the political groups are preparing for the 5-8 May plenary session, where MEPs will debate how the EU should respond to US trade measures, and assess global trade opportunities for the EU. They will also debate and vote on their priorities for the upcoming proposal on the EU’s long-term budget, outline their priorities for the EU-UK summit, and debate and vote on the EU water resilience strategy. The draft plenary agenda also includes a debate on the Commission’s latest reports on Türkiye, and debates and votes on the 2023 budget discharge for the EU institutions and agencies, and on progress on establishing the EU banking union. Parliament will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
Monday 28 – Tuesday 29 April
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Data
“The future is data” conference
Lódz, Poland
A forum for exchange of experiences and debate on key issues and challenges related to data, including data protection, in the European dimension.
The conference is aimed at government and local administrations, entrepreneurs, NGOs, researchers from EU countries.
Monday 28 April
Other bodies and agencies | Training and workshops | Environmental policy
Apply AI Strategy – Technical Workshop on Environment and Sustainability
Online only
An online workshop to investigate potential application areas of AI for Environment & Sustainability. As part of the upcoming Apply AI Strategy, the Commission is organising an online workshop to investigate potential application areas of AI for Environment & Sustainability. Application providers and end-users will join DG CNECT and DG ENV representatives to discuss AI applications and identify sector-specific challenges that might require action from the European Commission.
Monday 28 – Tuesday 29 April
Council of the EU | Political meetings | Environment
Informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Environment and Climate
Warsaw, Poland
The debate during the meeting will focus on disinformation related to environmental and climate policy, as well as issues concerning climate change adaptation.
Tuesday 29 April
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
European Parliament committee and political group meetings
Brussels
LUX Audience Award ceremony: the winner of the 2025 LUX Audience Award will be announced at a ceremony in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels. Five films made the shortlist: “Animal” by Greek director Sofia Exarchou, “Dahomey” by French director Mati Diop, “Flow” by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, “Intercepted” by Ukrainian director Oksana Karpovych, and “Julie keeps quiet” by Belgian director Leonardo van Dijl.
Tuesday 29 April
Other bodies and agencies | Competitions and award ceremonies | Diversity
European Diversity Month opening event and award ceremony
Brussels
The opening event and award ceremony for European Diversity Month 2025 will announce the winners of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award and officially launch the month-long celebration. It will be a high-level event bringing together various stakeholders, including city and regional leaders, policymakers, and diversity champions, to celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion
Tuesday 29 April
Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | Health policy
EU Cancer Mission – Cancer prevention: Implementation research and behavioural change
Brussels
The EU Cancer Mission project cluster policy webinar will explore how to work together to make better use of research project results in the area of cancer prevention (Implementation Research and Behavioural Change).
Tuesday 29 April
Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | Medicinal product
Info session on the Commission’s proposal for a Critical Medicines Act
Online only
Join us for an informative webinar on the Commission’s proposal for a Critical Medicines Act, adopted on March 11th 2025. The session will begin with a welcome address by DG SANTE’s Director-General, Sandra Gallina, followed by a presentation of the proposal. A Q&A session will take place afterwards to address participant’s questions.
Sunday 4 May
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
European Parliament committee and political group meetings
Brussels
Europe Day: on Sunday 4 May, the European Parliament will kick off the celebration of Europe Day (9 May) in Strasbourg, with citizens invited to a series of events to celebrate European democracy. Events will also take place in Luxembourg and Brussels on 9 and 10 May.
