European Commission - Weekly activities

Calendrier du 2 novembre au 8 novembre 2020 Brussels, 30 October 2020 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites

Lundi 2 novembre 2020 – jour férié de la Commission Ms Dubravka Šuica participates via videoconference in a moderated EU-UN high-level political conversation about Demographic change and healthy ageing in this decade, organized by the AAL program. Ms Dubravka Šuica participates via videoconference in a Council Working Session of the Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity. Ms Mariya Gabriel participates in the ‘Third Western Balkans Digital Summit'. Mr Janusz Wojciechowski participates via videoconference in the virtual 32nd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe, organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Mardi 3 novembre 2020 Mr Frans Timmermans delivers a keynote speech via videoconference at the Commission's Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis participates via videoconference in the Macro-Economic Dialogue at political level. Mr Josep Borrell chairs the European Union – Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. Mr Josep Borrell holds a videoconference call with Mr Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. Mr Janusz Wojciechowski holds a videoconference call with representatives of the Polish Beef Sector Council. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Gérald Darmanin, Minister for the Interior of France. Ms Elisa Ferreira in Lisbon, Portugal: delivers a keynote speech at the Opening ceremony, Ms Stella Kyriakides participates via videoconference in a virtual meeting of the EU Animal Welfare Platform. Ms Stella Kyriakides participates via videoconference in the virtual second meeting of the WHO Facilitation Council of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator. Ms Ylva Johansson participates via videoconference in a Seminar on Migration with Mr Joakim Palme, political scientist and sociologist. Ms Ylva Johansson in Stockholm, Sweden: meets with Mr Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag; and presents the Commission Work Programme to the Riksdag. Mr Olivér Várhelyi holds a videoconference call with Mr Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. Mr Olivér Várhelyi holds a videoconference call with Mr Gianni Buquicchio, President of the Council of Europe's European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission). Mr Olivér Várhelyi holds a videoconference call with Mr Nikola Dimitrov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs of North Macedonia and Mr. Bujar Osmani, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius participates via videoconference in the 5th European Resources Forum (ERF) 2020. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius participates via videoconference in the High-Level Dialogue with the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM). Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius participates via videoconference in the EU Circular Talks and in the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius holds a videoconference call with members of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). Ms Mairead McGuinness delivers the opening speech via videoconference at the Irish Climate Finance Week.

Mercredi 4 novembre 2020 Mr Frans Timmermans holds a videoconference call with Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis participates via videoconference in the virtual European Banking Institute Policy Conference. Mr Thierry Breton intervenes via videoconference in the virtual conference of the États Généraux du numérique pour l'éducation. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Emmanuel Faber, CEO of Danone. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Will Marshall, Planet's co-founder and CEO. Ms Elisa Ferreira holds a videoconference call with Ms Veronika Remišová, Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Informatization of Slovakia. Mr Olivér Várhelyi exchanges views via videoconference on the current state of play in the Western Balkan countries, the last developments in the enlargement process and the economic and investment plan for the Western Balkans with the Committee on EU Affairs of the German Bundestag. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius participates via videoconference in the Presidency ‘Climate Change and the European Water Dimension - Increasing Resilience'Conference.

Jeudi 5 novembre 2020 Mr Frans Timmermans holds a videoconference call with Mr Martin Brudermüller, incoming President of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). Ms Margrethe Vestager holds a videoconference call with Mr Florin Vasile Citu, Minister for Public Finances of Romania, Mr Ioan Marcel Bolos, Minister for the European Funds and coordinator of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of Romania and Mr Bogdan Chiritoiu, President of the Romanian Competition Council. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis holds a videoconference call with Mr Luca Visentini, General Secrety of the European Trade Union Confederation. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis holds a videoconference call with Ms Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis holds a videoconference call with Mr Mario Ohoven, President of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME. Ms Vĕra Jourová speaks via videoconference at the event Free Press Live. Ms Dubravka Šuica participates in a Council Working Session of the Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity. Mr Paolo Gentiloni participates via videoconference in the 7th Annual Europe's Strategic Choices Conference. Mr Paolo Gentiloni participates via videoconference in the 2nd Trilateral Business Forum. Mr Thierry Breton participates via videoconference in the conference of the Business roundtable Europe-Japan. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Ms Veronika Remisova, Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Informatization of Slovakia. Mr Thierry Breton participates via videoconference in the conference of the Cinematographic Meeting of the ARP (Civil Society of Authors-Directors-Producers). Ms Stella Kyriakides holds a videoconference call with Mr Mario Monti, Chair of the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development, and Mr Hans Kluge, Director General of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Ms Ylva Johansson gives via videoconference an address to the Committee for European Affairs of the French senate. Mr Janez Lenarčič participates via videoconference in the online conference organised by the Slovenian civil protection organisation responsible for Notranjska region, about measures and guidelines addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Olivér Várhelyi delivers a speech via videoconference at the Thessaloniki Summit, organized by the Federation of Industries of Greece in cooperation with the Delphi Economic Forum. Mr Olivér Várhelyi participates via videoconference in the Berlin Process Meeting of the Ministers of Economy. Mr Olivér Várhelyi delivers a keynote speech via videoconference at the international virtual conference ‘Western Balkans beyond 2020: Actions and decisions in times of pandemic', organized by the Liberal Integration Foundation and the European Liberal Forum. Ms Jutta Urpilainen attends a public hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Finland. Ms Jutta Urpilainen participates via videoconference in a virtual Africa seminar organised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius holds a videoconference call with Mr Richard Brabec, Minister for Environment of Czechia.

Vendredi 6 novembre 2020 Ms Margrethe Vestager in Copenhagen, Denmark: meets Mr Morten Bødskov, Minister for Taxation of Denmark; delivers a keynote speech on digitisation and green transition at an event organised by the European Movement and the Confederation of Danish Industries; delivers a keynote speech at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare; meets the CEOs from the Confederation of Danish Industries Business Forum; participates in the ‘Eigtved Dialogues' on European policy organised by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis participates via videoconference in the virtual ASEM (Asia- Europe Meeting) Finance Ministers Meeting. Mr Valdis Dombrovskis holds a videoconference call with Ms Anna Hallberg, Minister for Foreign Trade and Minister for Nordic Affairs of Sweden. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Ambroise Fayolle, Vice President of EIB. Mr Thierry Breton holds a videoconference call with Mr Cédric O, Secretary of State in charge of digital transition and electronic communications of France. Mr Thierry Breton participates in the digital WELT European Summit. Ms Elisa Ferreira holds a videoconference call with Ms Nataša Tramišak, Minister for Regional Development and EU Funds of Croatia. Ms Stella Kyriakides holds a videoconference call with representatives of the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. Ms Stella Kyriakides holds a videoconference call with Mr Julien Denormandie, Minister for Agriculture and Food of France. Ms Stella Kyriakides participates via videoconference in a conference call of the G7 Health Ministers. Ms Kadri Simson delivers a keynote speech via videoconference at the conference ‘Renovation wave - The road to neutral carbon Europe'.

Samedi 7 novembre 2020 Ms Kadri Simson in Tallinn, Estonia: delivers a keynote speech and participates in the panel- discussion at ‘Coping with climate change - risks and opportunities for liberal economies and society' event.

Prévisions pour le mois de novembre: 3/11 Eurogroup 4/11 Economic and Financial Affairs Council 9/11 Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) 10/11 General Affairs Council 12/11 General Affairs Council (Cohesion) 13/11 Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) 16-17/11 Agriculture and Fisheries Council 19/11 Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry); Foreign Affairs Council 20/11 Competitiveness Council (Space); Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) 23/11 Foreign Affairs Council (Development) 27/11 Competitiveness Council (Research and innovation) 30/11-1/12 Eurogroup; Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council

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