Belarus | Brexit | Eurogroup

Ahead of the Plenary session next week, MEPs and their respective political groups will spend this week preparing for the State of the Union debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Meanwhile, Committee meetings will focus on topics such as the situation in Belarus, peace-keeping operations in Libya and Mali, and a report of the ENVI Committee addressing the EU’s climate goals.

On Monday, the EU and the UK’s negotiating teams will kick off the 8th round of Brexit talks that will last until Thursday. Meanwhile, the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council will continue their negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget this week. Towards the end of the week, the German presidency will host an informal meeting of economic and financial ministers. The Eurogroup will meet on Friday.

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On Monday, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will vote on the framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies. Meanwhile, the Subcommittee on Human Rights will exchange views on the situation in Belarus following the presidential elections of 9 August. The Subcommittee on Security and Defence will exchange views on the EU’s peace-keeping operations in Libya and Mali. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee is expected to vote on a report addressing the EU’s climate neutrality goals.