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- Weekly activities

Calendrier du 7 septembre au 13 septembre 2020 , 4 September 2020 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites

Lundi 7 septembre 2020 President meets Mr , President of the . President von der Leyen holds a videoconference call with Ms Mairead McGuinness, candidate for Commissioner proposed by the Government of Ireland. President von der Leyen holds a videoconference call with Mr Andrew McDowell, candidate for Commissioner proposed by the Government of Ireland. Ms in Berlin, : meets Mr , Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, meets Mr , Federal Minister for Finance, meets Mr Andreas Mundt, Head of the German Competition Authority, meets Mr , Head of the Chancellery; delivers an intervention at the European Affairs Committee of the ; and delivers a key note speech at European Competition Day Conference 2020. Mr together Mr receive Ms Nadia Calviño, and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation of Spain. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis holds a videoconference with Mr , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Slovakia. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis receives Ms Lieve Mostrey, Chief Executive Officer of Euroclear. Mr chairs the facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina. Ms Vĕra Jourová speaks at the online discussion:' Battle for influence - the media's role in a European public sphere'. Mr receives Ms Nadia Calviño, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation of Spain. Mr Johannes Hahn participates in the trilateral political dialogue meeting on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, in Brussels. Ms gives an opening speech at the DLD Europe Conference. Mr together with Ms participates in a ceremony, along with representatives of the Economic and Social Partners, to mark the renewal of the European Partnership for Integration, in Brussels. Mr Nicolas Schmit takes part in a videoconference ‘roadshow' to consult with Slovenian social partners and stakeholders on the upcoming Action Plan to further implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. Mr Paolo Gentiloni receives Mr Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal and Mr Nelson Sousa, Minister for Planning of Portugal. Mr receives Ms Nadia Calviño, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation of Spain. Ms meets Mr Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr Nelson de Souza, Minister for Planning, of Portugal. Ms Elisa Ferreira meets Ms Nadia Calviño,Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation of Spain. Mr receives Mr Gerd Müller, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany. Mr Didier Reynders holds a video conference call with Mr Richard Waterworth, General Manager for Europe of TikTok. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius in Rennes, Le Vivier sur Mer and Saint Malo, in : meets Mr Loïg Chesnais-Girard, President of Brittany Regional Council; Thierry Burlot, Vice-President of the Conseil régional for the environment, water and biodiversity and Mr Sylvain Cornée, Vice-President of the Shellfish Committee of North Brittany; participates in a meeting on water quality at the Bay House of le Vivier sur Mer, with local officials and representatives; meets Mr Gilles Lurton, Mayor of St Malo and local officials and associations; visits platforms and exchanges with fishermen; and delivers a speech at the Regional Conference of the Sea and the Littoral. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius in Sainte Marie du Mont, France: meets Mr Dimitri Rogoff, President of the Comité régional des pêches maritimes et des élevages marin de Normandie; meets Mr Hervé Morin, President of the Regional Council and Ms Clotilde Eudier, Vice-President responsible for fisheries and marine resources and local officials.

Mardi 8 septembre 2020 Mr participates in a teleconference session on Financing the with various financial sector companies. Mr Frans Timmermans meets with Mr Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal. Mr Frans Timmermans participates in the Transport and Environment event ‘A Green Deal for Transport'. Ms Margrethe Vestager participates in an event to mark the closure of the public consultation on the Digital Education Action Plan, in Brussels. Ms Margrethe Vestager holds a videoconference call with Mr Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Mr Kiril Ananiev, Minister for Finance of Bulgaria and Mr Lachezar Borisov, Minister for Economy of Bulgaria. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis together with Mr Paolo Gentiloni participate in the digital edition of the Brussels Economic Forum 2020. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis receives Mr Augusto Santos Silva, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal and Mr Nelson Sousa, Minister for Planning of Portugal. Mr Josep Borrell co-chairs the European Union-Angola Ministerial meeting via videoconference. Mr Josep Borrell chairs the European Union- Ministerial meeting via videoconference. Ms Vĕra Jourová speaks at the Café Evropa online event: ‘European recovery plan - what will the EU budget look like after the pandemic?'. Ms Dubravka Šuica holds a video conference call with Ms Judit Varga, Minister for Justice of . Ms Dubravka Šuica holds a video conference call with Ms Marlene Bonnici, Permanent Representative of Malta to the EU. Mr participates via videoconference in the 39th European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Meeting of the EU- Joint Consultative Committee. Mr Margaritis Schinas together with Ms Ylva Johansson holds a joint videoconference call with Mr , Federal Minister for the Interior, Building and Community of Germany. Ms Mariya Gabriel gives a keynote speech at the Science Business conference Industrial R&D: Europe First? Ms Mariya Gabriel holds a videoconference call with Mr Alexandre Leforestier, President of Panodyssey. Ms Mariya Gabriel gives a keynote speech at the W@Life Sciences online event. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Gilles de Kerchove, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator. Ms holds a videoconference call with Mr Oleg Tulea, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Moldova. Mr Didier Reynders attends the opening of the WikiFin Lab organised by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), in Brussels. Ms meets members of the Committee and the General Secretariat of the Council of Europe. Ms holds a videoconference call with Mr Alain Lebeaupin, Apostlique Nuncio to the EU. Ms Kadri Simson delivers a keynote address at the Virtual First World Solar Technology Summit 2020. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius in Cherbourg (Normandy, France) : participates in a tour of Cherbourg fisheries Auction; meets Mr Dominique Louzeau and Ms Madelon Henry, respectively President and Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of West Normandy; visits of the LM Wind Power Enterprise; meets representatives of Normandie Hydrolienne and participates in the signature ceremony of the transfer of the Engie concession to Normandie Hydrolienne; meets representatives of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Normandy.

Mercredi 9 septembre 2020 College Meeting Ms Vĕra Jourová holds a videoconference call with Mr Martin Jetter, Senior Vice President and Chairman of IBM Europe. Ms Dubravka Šuica speaks at the Euractiv Bulgaria online Webinar on Connectivity and Social Progress. Ms Dubravka Šuica holds a video conference call with Mr Clément Beaune, Minister for European affairs of France. Mr Nicolas Schmit takes part in the online annual European Works Council Conference of the European Trade Union Confederation. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr François Jacq, General Administrator of the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). Ms Elisa Ferreira delivers an online speech at the Eurofi Berlin Financial Forum 2020. Mr Didier Reynders opens the virtual event of the ELI Annual Conference and Meetings 2020. Ms holds a videoconference meeting with Mr Ilkka Niemelä, President of Aalto University. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius receives representatives of the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE). Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius holds a videoconference with representatives of the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).

Jeudi 10 septembre 2020 President Ursula von der Leyen participates via videoconference in the launching of the ACT- Accelerator Facilitation Council. Ms Margrethe Vestager, together with Mr Thierry Breton, Ms Mariya Gabriel and Mr Didier Reynders, participates in the EU-China High-level Digital Affairs Dialogue. Mr Maroš Šefčovič holds a videoconference call with Mr Bertrand Piccard, Initiator of Solar Impulse. Mr Maroš Šefčovič receives Ms Agnès Pannier Runacher, Secretary of State for Economy and Finance of France. Ms Vĕra Jourová holds a videoconference with the European Public Health Alliance and the Corporate Europe Observatory. Mr Margaritis Schinas participates in an online conference organised by the German Federal Government ‘Working together to fight antisemitism in Europe: Structures and strategies for a holistic approach'. Mr Johannes Hahn receives Ms Milena Hrdinková, State Secretary for European Affairs of the Czech Republic. Ms Mariya Gabriel gives an opening speech at the conference ‘Startup OLE 2020' Mr Nicolas Schmit holds a videoconference with Mr Martin Jetter, Senior Vice President and Chairman of IBM Europe. Mr Nicolas Schmit gives an online speech at the virtual Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting. Mr Paolo Gentiloni in Berlin, Germany: meets Mr Olaf Scholz, Federal Minister for Finance; meets Mr Dieter Kempf, BDI President; meets Mr Günther Bräunig, CEO of KfW; meets Mr Wolfgang Schäuble, President of the German Bundestag; meets the Bundestag Committees for European Affairs and Finance; meets Mr Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, of Germany. Mr holds a videoconference call with Mr Wendel Trio, Director, at Climate Action Network Europe. Mr Janusz Wojciechowski holds a videoconference call with Mr Christian Archambeau, Executive Director at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with representatives of the Steel Industry. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Steve Mollenkopf, CEO of Qualcomm. Ms Elisa Ferreira holds a videoconference call with Mr Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany. Ms Stella Kyriakides holds a videoconference call with representatives of the European Academy of Paediatrics. Ms Stella Kyriakides holds a videoconference call with representatives of the European Public Health Alliance. Mr Didier Reynders holds a video conference call with representatives of the European of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex Association (ILGA) Europe. Mr Didier Reynders takes part in the Brookings online event on "Advancing the transatlantic dialogue in the aftermath of Schrems II”. Ms Helena Dalli participates in the Online Eurogas event 'Women: Moving the energy transition forward'. Ms Helena Dalli holds a videoconference call with IKEA representatives. Ms Helena Dalli holds a videoconference call with representatives of the Federation of German industries. Ms Ylva Johansson participates in a videoconference call with Ms Debbi Kohner, Secretary General at the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI). Ms Ylva Johansson meets Mr Oleg Țulea, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova, in Brussels. Ms Jutta Urpilainen attends an online event on ‘Debating -European Union' organised by Friends of Europe. Ms Kadri Simson receives Mr Oleg Țulea, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova. Ms Kadri Simson attends the virtual thematic debate on the Africa strategy outreach with Ms Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission (AUC). Ms Kadri Simson holds a videoconference call with the CEOs of Gas distribution for Sustainability (GD4S) members. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius meets Mr Thomas Östros Vice-President of the (EIB). Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius receives representatives of the Executive Committee of Justice and Peace Europe. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius participates in the Circular Economy webinar.

Vendredi 11 septembre 2020 Mr Frans Timmermans participates in the Hillary Clinton & Sky Global Challenges Masters Scholarship programme event. Mr Frans Timmermans holds a videoconference call with Mr Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard. Mr Frans Timmermans meets Ms Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Industry of France. Ms Margrethe Vestager holds a videoconference call with Mr John Denton, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Ms Margrethe Vestager delivers a speech via videoconference at the Annual Conference of International Bar Association. Ms Margrethe Vestager holds a videoconference call with Mr Gernot Blümel, Federal Minister for Finances of Austria. Mr Maroš Šefčovič gives a speech on ‘Better Regulation and Active : Policy Health Checks' at the virtual meeting organised by the Bureau of the Committee of the Region. Ms Vĕra Jourová receives Mr Clement Beaune, State of Secretary for European Affairs of France. Mr Margaritis Schinas in Athens, : meets Ms Katerína Sakellaropoúlou, President of Greece; and meets Mr Kyriákos Mitsotákis, . Mr Johannes Hahn participates in the trilateral political dialogue meeting on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, in Brussels. Mr Johannes Hahn participates via videoconference call in the informal meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers in Berlin. Ms Mariya Gabriel participates in a Roundtable organized by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, BCCI, on EU Innovation policy 2021-2027. Ms Mariya Gabriel holds a meeting with Professor Nicola Mainetti, Head of l'Etablissement Spécialisé de la Francophonie pour l'Administration et le Management (ESFAM), on the strategy of the University Agency of Francophonie, UAF, and its support for universities in time of pandemic. Ms Mariya Gabriel holds a videoconference call with Professor L.Thilly & Professor J. Barkhoff, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Executive Board of the Coimbra Group, on the European Higher Education and Research area. Mr Nicolas Schmit meets with Mr Cesare Onestini, Director of the European Training Foundation. Mr Paolo Gentiloni in Berlin, Germany: meets Mr Olaf Scholz, Federal Minister for Finance; meets Mr Dieter Kempf, BDI President; meets Mr Günther Bräunig, CEO of KfW; meets Mr Wolfgang Schäuble, President of the German Bundestag; meets the Bundestag Committees for European Affairs and Finance; meets Mr Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, of Germany. Ms Elisa Ferreira holds a videoconference with representatives of Banco Santander. Mr Didier Reynders holds a video conference call with Mr , Minister for Labor and Social Affairs of Germany. Mr Didier Reynders tient une réunion vidéo avec Mr Kristian Vanderwaeren, Administrateur général des douanes et accises au Service Public Fédéral des Finances. Mr Didier Reynders holds a video conference call with Mr Armando Armas, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Venezuelan National Assembly. Mr Didier Reynders holds a video conference call with Mr Martin Jetter, Senior Vice President and Chairman of IBM Europe. Ms Ylva Johansson participates in a videoconference call with Mr Christian Archambeau, Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Ms Ylva Johansson participates in a videoconference call with Ms Aagje Ieven, Secretary General of Missing Children Europe. Mr Janez Lenarčič in , Germany: meets Mr Joachim Herrmann, Minister for the Interior of . Ms Jutta Urpilainen gives a keynote speech at the online event on ‘Team Europe: Joining forces for financing the global recovery' organised by the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI). Ms Kadri Simson holds a videoconference call with Ms Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).

Samedi 12 septembre 2020 Mr Josep Borrell participates via videoconference in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial conference. Mr Johannes Hahn participates via videoconference call in the informal meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers in Berlin. Mr Janez Lenarčič takes part in the EU humanitarian air bridge flight to Beirut where he will meet the Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib and oversee EU aid efforts following the devastating explosions in the city.

Prévisions pour le mois de septembre: 11/09 18/09 Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry) 21/09 21 - 22/09 Agriculture and Fisheries Council 22/09 24-25/09 Special European Council 28/09 Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport) 29/09 Competitiveness Council (Research and innovation)

Permanence SPP le WE du 5 et 6 septembre 2020: Christian WIGAND– tél: +32 460 76 47 00

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