General Affairs Council discussion on the revised negotiating box for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and its figures, priorities and financing.
Overall press conference with EU and Montenegrin representatives after the accession conference, focusing on Montenegro’s negotiation progress and next steps toward EU membership.
Regional representatives highlight practical investment needs, resilience checks and mission‑based innovation on the ground, while the Commission details the proposed green architecture, tracking and partnership obligations, and the EEA and co‑chairs close by underscoring DNSH, climate‑resilient infrastructure and structured ENVI–ENVE cooperation in the MFF negotiations.
Overall press conference following the first Environment Council under the Irish Presidency, with Irish ministers and the European Commissioner presenting outcomes and taking media questions.
ENVI rapporteurs, city and regional leaders and main political families outline priorities for the next MFF, debating recentralisation versus partnership, protection of LIFE, biodiversity targets, CAP and cohesion tools, simplification without centralisation, new own resources and the role of cities and regions in delivering green, competitive and socially fair transitions.
The ENVI chair, Committee of the Regions leadership, Commission (DG CLIMA and DG ENV) and EEA set the scene for the next MFF by stressing the need to maintain at least 35% climate–environment spending, align EU budget architecture and financial flows with climate, adaptation, circular economy and biodiversity goals, and avoid weakening instruments like LIFE and cohesion funds.
Any other business item requested by Poland on the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme foreseen in the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and its practical feasibility and proportionality.
Any other business item proposed by France on ensuring sufficient EU‑level financing for nature protection and restoration across policies and instruments.
Any other business item from the Presidency and Commission on the main results of the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC 70) in Hobart.
Any other business item from the Presidency and Commission on the outcomes of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17).
MEPs and stakeholders debate an objection to the delegated act on ETS benchmarks, contrasting concerns over industrial competitiveness, carbon leakage and reindustrialisation with arguments for predictable decarbonisation signals, while the Commission explains the legal methodology, timing and risks of repealing the act after 2024 free allocation has already been issued.
Any other business item requested by Austria on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and extended producer responsibility for small producers.
The ENVI chair opens the meeting, reports on SDG‑related activities and introduces the objection to the Commission’s HFC allocation decision, followed by rapporteur, political groups and Commission setting out opposing views on the 2027–2029 HFC quota cut, its legal basis, climate ambition and risks for cooling supply and public health.
Any other business item requested by Italy on stabilising and strengthening the EU market for secondary plastic raw materials and supporting the plastics recycling industry.
College read-out / Press conference (with international sign language) by European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN and Commissioner Michael McGRATH on the Digital Fairness Act and a Consumer enforcement initiative
College read-out / Press conference by European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN and Commissioner Michael McGRATH on the Digital Fairness Act and a Consumer enforcement initiative
Committee on Budgetary Control Ordinary meeting CONT Committee meeting
Upcoming
Committee on European Democracy Shield (special committee) (EUDS)
Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield Ordinary meeting
Upcoming
Committee on Housing Crisis (special committee) (HOUS)
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Ordinary meeting
Upcoming
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
7th Inter-Parliamentary Committee Meeting On Evaluation Of The European Union Agency For Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) Activities
Upcoming
Committee on European Democracy Shield (special committee) (EUDS)
Issues raised by bot farming and social media anonymity in elections
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