- Weekly activities

CALENDRIER du 03 avril au 09 avril 2017 Brussels, 31 March 2017 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites

Lundi 03 avril 2017 Foreign Affairs Council Agriculture and Fisheries Council 03-04/04 Informal meeting of employment, social policy and health ministers 03-06/04 plenary session in Strasbourg President Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg, France (until 05/04): receives Mr Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People's Party Group in the European Parliament (EPP Group). Mr in Luxembourg: meets Mr Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Luxembourg,Minister of State, Minister for Communications and the Media, Minister for Religious Affairs, Minister for Culture; exchanges views with deputies at the Chamber of Deputies; and participates in the "Data-driven Public Administration and Digital Pole" conference. Mr Maroš Šefčovič in New York, the United States (until 04/04): participates in the "Sustainable Energy for All Forum" - delivers a keynote speech at the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy session; attends a roundtable discussion on the transformation of energy and transport systems; meets Mr Michael Bloomberg, Co-chair of the board of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy; and Ms Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Mr delivers a speech at a conference of German regional officials, hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the , in Brussels. Mr Miguel Arias Cañete in Tel Aviv, Israel: holds the ministerial EastMed Energy Summit with Energy Ministers from Israel, Greece, Cyprus and Italy to discuss the potential of gas from the eastern Mediterranean region for Europe. Mr in Monaco: participates in the 8th edition of the "Monaco Blue Initiative" event on "Ocean management and conservation" co-organised by the Monaco Oceanographic Institute, the Foundation Albert I, the Prince of Monaco, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation; participates in the signing ceremony of the seat agreement of the Pelagos sanctuary established by France, Italy and Monaco; and meets Mr Serge Telle, Minister of State of Monaco. Ms in Malta: attends the Informal meeting of employment, social policy and health ministers (EPSCO). M. à Paris, France: rencontre M. François Hollande, Président de la République française. Ms and Mr deliver a the opening keynote speeches at the first European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving "Together Shaping the Future", in Brussels. Mr Carlos Moedas receives Mr Michaël Gillon, Research Associate, Belgian Funds for Scientific Research, Institute for Astrophysics and Geophysics, University of Liège, Belgium. Mr Carlos Moedas receives Mr Joăo Figueiredo, Member of the European Court of Auditors. Mr delivers opening remarks at the High-Level Seminar on Security Union: State of Play and Future Perspectives organised by the European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC), in Brussels.

Mardi 04 avril 2017 College meeting President Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg, France: receives Mr Gianni Pittella, President of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D Group); attends the European Parliament plenary session for the speech of Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany; receives Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany; and Mr Victor Boştinaru, Vice-President of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D Group). Ms hosts the "Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", in Brussels. Mr Andrus Ansip in Strasbourg, France: delivers a speech at a working breakfast on copyrights organised by European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). Mr Maroš Šefčovič in New York, the United States: attends a panel debate on "EU Global Leadership" at Columbia University; and meets representatives of the European-American Chamber of Commerce. Mr participates in the"Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region"; and addresses the thematic session: "Supporting the resilience of the host countries and refugees in the context of the Syria crisis", in Brussels. Mr Johannes Hahn meets Mr Imad N. Fakhoury, Minister for Planning and International Cooperation of Jordan and Chairperson for Economic Development Cabinet Committee, in Brussels. Mr participates in the "Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region"; and addresses the thematic session: "Humanitarian situation inside Syria: needs, challenges and way forward", in Brussels. Ms Violeta Bulc receives Ms Ana Miranda, former Member of the European Parliament and current spokesperson of the Spanish political party BNG. Mr Carlos Moedas attends a working dinner with the High-Level Group on maximising the impact of EU research and innovation programmes.

Mercredi 05 avril 2017 President Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg, France:addresses the plenary of the European Parliament on the triggering of Article 50 by the United Kingdom. President Jean-Claude Juncker receives Mr Sigmar Gabriel, Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. President Jean-Claude Juncker receives Mustafa Akinci, the Turkish Cypriot leader. Ms Federica Mogherini hosts the "Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", in Brussels. Mr in Berlin, Germany (until 06/04): meets Mr Wolfgang Schäuble, Minister for Finance of Germany; Ms Andrea Nahles, Minister for Labour and Social Affairs of Germany; and Mr Reiner Hoffmann, President of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). Mr Günther H. Oettinger in Berlin, Germany: delivers a keynote speech during a meeting of the Committee on EU Affairs at the German Bundesrat on the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and financial implications. Mr Johannes Hahn participates in the "Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", in Brussels. Mr Christos Stylianides participates in the "Brussels Conference Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", in Brussels. Ms Elżbieta Bieńkowska in the United States (until 06/04): in Denver: delivers a keynote speech at the 33rd Space Symposium; meets Mr Robert Richards, Co-founder and CEO of Moon Express (space transportation and lunar resources company); Mr Mark Sirangelo, Corporate Vice-President of Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems; Mr Jeffrey Manber, CEO of Nanoracks - The Operating System of Space; and Mr Buzz Aldrin, astronaut, member of Apollo 11 mission, second man on the Moon. Mr in Helsinki, Finland: delivers a speech at the 41st Ordinary UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Congress; and meets Mr Aleksander Čeferin, President of UEFA. Ms Corina Creţu in Greece (until 07/04): in Athens: attends a meeting with members of the European Affairs Committee and the Special Permanent Committee of the Regions of the Greek Parliament; meets Mr Georgios Stathakis, Minister for Energy and Environment of Greece; Mr Sokrates Famelos, Alternate Minister for Energy and Environment; Mr Alexis Charitsis, Alternate Minister for Economy and Development; and participates in a Citizens' Dialogue. Ms Margarethe Vestager attends the 3rd meeting of the High-Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research and Innovation Programmes chaired by Mr Pascal Lamy, President Emeritus of the Jacques Delors Institute. Mr Carlos Moedas hosts the 3rd meeting of the High-Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research and Innovation Programmes chaired by Mr Pascal Lamy, President Emeritus of the Jacques Delors Institute. Mr Julian King in Dublin, (until 6/04): delivers a speech at the Institute of International and European Affairs.

Jeudi 06 avril 2017 Informal meeting of ministers responsible for competitiveness (internal market and industry) President Jean-Claude Juncker receives Ms Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation. President Jean-Claude Juncker holds a joint press point with Ms Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation, in Brussels. Ms Federica Mogherini receives Mr Mankeur Ndiaye, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Senegal and Senegalese Abroad. Mr Andrus Ansip receives Mr Paul-Bernhard Kallen, CEO of Hubert Burda Media; Mr Jean-Paul Schmetz, Founder and Managing Director of Cliqz; and Mr Marc Al-Hames, Managing Director of Cliqz. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis in Berlin, Germany: delivers a keynote speech and participates in a panel discussion at the "21st German Banking Congress 2017". Mr Valdis Dombrovskis in Malta (until 07/04): delivers a speech at the Eurofi High-Level Seminar 2017 on "Economic and financial perspectives in the world economy and the EU"; meets Mr Jean Lemierre, Director and Chairman of BNP Paribas Group; and Mr Jean-Jacques Santini, Head of Group Public and Regulatory Affairs, BNP Paribas. Mr Jyrki Katainen receives Mr Tuomas Hallenberg, Chairman of the Finnish/Suomen Hunters Association (Suomen Metsästäjäliitto). Mr Jyrki Katainen receives Mr Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania. Mr Günther H. Oettinger opens the 21st SCIC–Universities conference "Interpretation: Building Capacities for a Changing World"; and participates in and presents the awards at the 10th Award ceremony of the 'Juvenes Translatores'. Mr Miguel Arias Cañete receives Mr Roberto Vavassori, President of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). Mr Miguel Arias Cañete receives representatives of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Mr receives Mr Thomas A. Shannon Jr., Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the United States. Mr Dimitris Avramopoulos receives Mr Mankeur Ndiaye, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Senegal and Senegalese Abroad. Mr in Italy (until 09/04): in Lucca, delivers a speech at the 3rd Italian Regional Conference of Agriculture and Regional Development. Ms Vĕra Jourová delivers a speech at the event Od Tatier k Schumanu, organised on the initiative of the Slovak and Czech communities, in Brussels. Mr Tibor Navracsics meets Mr Wolfgang Hermann, President of the Technical University of Munich, in Brussels. Mr Tibor Navracsics delivers the opening speech at the "7th University Business Forum" organised by the European Commission, in Brussels. Ms Corina Creţu in Thessaloniki, Greece: visits the EU founded project "Concession motorway Aegean Road – Tempi Tunnel"; and the EU-funded information technology SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) "Agrostis". Mr Carlos Moedas in Malta: delivers a keynote speech on Start-ups and Scale-ups at the Informal meeting of ministers responsible for competitiveness; and participates in a roundtable discussion on scaling-up of innovation SMEs at the Informal meeting of ministers responsible for competitiveness.

Vendredi 07 avril 2017 07-08/04 Informal meeting of economic and financial affairs ministers Ms Federica Mogherini receives Mr Johannes Ebert, Secretary-General of the Goethe-Institut. Mr Andrus Ansip in Düsseldorf, Germany: participates in the Meeting of G20 ministers in charge of digitalisation. Ms Cecilia Malmström in Warsaw, : participates in a Citizens' Dialoguetogether with Mr Tadeusz Kościński, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry for Economic Development of Poland, on the new economic opportunities for Poland and the EU at the "CETA Forum"; meets for a working lunch Mr Tadeusz Kościński; Mr Jerzy Kwieciński, Secretary of State in the Ministry for Economic Development of Poland; and members from the parliamentary committee on EU Affairs and the subcommittee on the trade negotiations between EU and the US; and visits the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Mr in Zagreb, Croatia: delivers a speech about the "White Paper on the Future of Europe" in the Croatian Parliament. Mr Miguel Arias Cañete in Madrid, Spain:meets Mr Fernando Becker, Spain Corporate Director at Iberdrola; Mr Gonzalo Bernal, CEO of Light Environment Control SL; and Mr Miguel Ángel Martínez- Arcoa, President of the Spanish National Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers (ANPIER). Mr Karmenu Vella together with Mr Carlos Moedas participate in the signing ceremony of the innovation deal "Sustainable waste water treatment combining Anaerobic Membrane Technology (ANMBT) and Water Reuse", in Brussels. Mr Phil Hogan in Florence, Italy: delivers a keynote speech and hands over the award "Prosperitati publicae augendae" at the opening ceremony of the 2017 academic year of the Academia dei Georgofili. Ms Elżbieta Bieńkowska in Orlando, the United States: visits NASA's Kennedy Space Center; and meets Mr Bob Cabana, Director of NASA's Kennedy Space Centre. Ms Vĕra Jourová meets Mr Pavel Zeman, Supreme Public Prosecutor of the Czech , in Brussels. Ms Corina Creţu in Thessaloniki, Ptolemaida and Vergina, Greece: visits two EU-funded projects: "Urban regeneration Waterfront of Thessaloniki"; and "Integrated Solid Waste management Plant – PPP"; and visits the EU-funded Vergina Museum. Ms Margrethe Vestager in Copenhagen, : meets members of the group ; and Ms , Chairwoman of the Socialist People's Party of Denmark, on current European issues.

Samedi 08 avril 2017 Ms Federica Mogherini in Algiers, Algeria (until 09/04): on official visit. Mr Phil Hogan in Verona, Italy: delivers a speech at "OperaWine" event; and attends a ceremony on the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome including a signature of the Framework Agreement on Guarantee Platform, together with Mr Maurizio Martina, Minister for Agricultural, Food and Forestry of Italy.

Dimanche 09 avril 2017 Ms Federica Mogherini in Algiers, Algeria: on official visit. Mr Phil Hogan in Verona, Italy: attends the inauguration event of the wine exhibition Vinitaly.

Prévisions du mois d'avril: 03/04 Foreign Affairs Council 03/04 Agriculture and Fisheries Council 03-04/04 Informal meeting of employment, social policy and health ministers 03-06/04 European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg 06/04 Informal meeting of ministers responsible for competitiveness (internal market and industry) 07-08/04 Informal meeting of economic and financial affairs ministers 25/04 General Affairs Council 25-26/04 Informal meeting of environment ministers 26-27/04 Informal meeting of defence ministers 26-27/04 European Parliament plenary session in Brussels 28-29/04 Informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers 29/04 Extraordinary European Council Permanence DG COMM le WE du 01 au 02 avril 2017: Mina ANDREEVA: +32 (0)498 99 13 82

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