This week, the European Commission holds an event on boosting the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector, and launches the EU Energy & Raw Materials Platform; we have the European Space Forum; and MEPs in committee debate a proposal on fighting money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. The week’s events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 30 June to 5 July 2025.
Monday 30 June
European Parliament | Political Meetings | Institutional affairs
European Parliament committee and political group meetings
Brussels
Fighting money-laundering and the financing of terrorism: MEPs from the Economic Affairs and Civil Liberties committees and Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque will debate the Commission’s recent proposal to modify the list of high-risk third countries relating to combatting money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. MEPs can block the update with an objection within two months if they so choose.
Plenary preparations: political groups will prepare for the 7 – 10 July plenary session, where MEPs will review the June European Council and look ahead at the upcoming EU-China summit. They will debate the priorities of the Danish Council Presidency which starts on 1 July with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. MEPs will also discuss the situation in the Middle East, in particular developments in Iran, the security of energy supply in the EU, as well as the EU’s preparedness in light of the upcoming wildfire season. They will debate and vote on the EU accession progress of Georgia, Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina and North Macedonia. There will also be votes on Bulgaria’s adoption of the Euro on 1 January 2026, and on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression.
Monday 30 June
Other bodies and agencies | Training and workshops | Bioeconomy | Biotechnology | Agro-industry | Agricultural production | Food industry
Boosting the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector
Live streaming available
The new Bioeconomy Strategy, due for adoption by the end of 2025, aims to advance innovation and maintain the EU’s leadership in the bioeconomy. It will propose actions to unlock the potential of bioeconomy innovations, so that they can reach the market, generating green jobs and growth. The strategy will also focus on reinforcing circularity and sustainability. This online workshop will present examples of the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector. The presentations – each including a short Q&A – will be followed by a discussion with all participants. This discussion will be based on questions that will be shared in advance.
Monday 30 June
Other bodies and agencies | Training and workshops | Tourism
Practical tools for sustainable and resilient tourism through twinning and cooperation
Online only
Discover twinning methods, learn how to build partnerships and take part in peer exchange activities. Join the webinars, learn from experts, hear real case studies and connect.
Monday 30 June – Tuesday 1 July
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Apprenticeship
Boosting apprenticeships: 2025 EAfA High-Level Event to support the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal
Brussels
The 2025 edition of the High-Level Event coincides with the European Commission’s announcement of two major new initiatives: the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal. Both emphasize the crucial role of apprenticeships in fostering a skilled, inclusive, and competitive European workforce.
The EAfA High-Level Event will showcase how apprenticeships concretely support these two initiatives. Key topics to be addressed include: developing skills for clean technologies and green industries, enhancing gender equality in apprenticeships, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and ensuring the skills needed for a resilient and future-ready Europe.
Tuesday 1 July
Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | Data collection | Data science | Open data | Public data | Artificial intelligence | Big data | Digital technolog
Implementation Dialogue – Data Policy
Brussels
The Implementation Dialogue with Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, will gather a selected group of stakeholders to discuss the state of play and level of implementation of the current data policy.
It specifically aims to identify solutions for streamlining and simplifying data regulation. The Implementation Dialogue will contribute to the preparations of the digital package on simplification planned for later this year. Relevant feedback will also inform the European Data Union Strategy, which is currently subject to public consultation.
Tuesday 1 July
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Sustainable development | International affairs | The EU’s international role
Financing STI4SDGs Roadmaps: Scaling up Investments and Collaborations towards a Sustainable Future
Seville, Spain
Science, technology, and innovation (STI) are increasingly recognised as key drivers of sustainable development. In the lead-up to the 2025 STI Forum and the 4th United Nations Financing for Development Conference (FfD4), this event will explore strategies to scale up STI financing and strengthen STI ecosystems to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 July
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Health technology assessment
European Space Forum
Brussels
The European Space Forum will bring together key industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for two full days of in-person, face-to-face discussions.
The EU space sector stands at a critical juncture. Expanding international competition coupled with the rapid pace of technological innovation and a shifting geo-political landscape, underscores the need for Europe to bolster its strategic autonomy and develop a more resilient and competitive space industry.
Against this backdrop, this year’s event will explore how to best shape a robust and innovative industry capable of competing on the global stage while safeguarding Europe’s strategic interests and future ambitions.
Wednesday 2 July
Other bodies and agencies | Conferences and summits | Health technology assessment
EU health technology assessment: Advent of a new era of collaboration
Brussels
Hosted by the European Commission, this hybrid event takes stock of the implementation of the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR) half-way into its first year of application. The conference also seeks to explore the broader implications of HTAR on EU Member States and the global HTA landscape.
Wednesday 2 July
Other bodies and agencies | Training and workshops | Digital technology | Sustainable finance
Last Mile Digital Applications for a Greener Future
Online only
This workshop is the second in a series supporting stakeholder engagement for the upcoming European Commission Communication on a Digitally Powered Green Transition. The Communication, complemented by an Action Plan, will highlight how the Green Deal Data Space (GDDS) can accelerate the deployment of digital technologies to achieve Europe’s 2030 environmental objectives.
Wednesday 2 July
Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | Hydrogen | Natural gas | Raw material
Launch event of the EU Energy & Raw Materials Platform
Online only
The European Commission is launching the EU Energy & Raw Materials Platform to support European industry in sourcing energy products and raw materials.
The Platform is a new initiative developed for European companies, which aims to leverage the size and power of the Union market towards more competitiveness for Europe’s industry, security of supply, diversification and decarbonisation.
Friday 4 July
Other bodies and agencies | Partner meetings | Health policy
Natural disasters and climate change – the risks of wildfires for respiratory health
Online only
This webinar, co-organised with the European Respiratory Society and part of a wider series on natural disasters, will examine the growing impact of wildfires on respiratory health in the context of climate change. While individuals with existing respiratory conditions are particularly at risk, increasing temperatures and the rise in extreme weather events make this an urgent public health concern for all.
