UN Climate Conference in Madrid | Women of Europe Awards
This week, the EU and its Member States will take part as Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Under the presidency of Chile, which had originally planned to host the conference, delegates continue to negotiate the rules for international cooperation in climate change mitigation and discuss issues such as adaptation and support to developing countries. Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid, the Parliament approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. The European Commission has already proposed the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, but the European Council has still not endorsed it as Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic are opposed. Meanwhile, EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers will be discussing the future of EU migration and asylum policy this week, while the telecommunications council will look into the role of 5G technology for Europe's economy. Later on this week, the ECOFIN council is discussing how to best finance climate action.
Last but not least, the European Movement International is organising the 4th edition of Women of Europe Awards this Wednesday, which honour women striving to advance the European project. This year number of inspiring women are nominated for their achievements in the field of business, action, power and youth activism.
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European Commission
The new Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen finally received an approval from the European Parliament last week and has started work on December 1st. On Monday President von der Leyen is speaking at the opening of COP25 in Madrid. On Wednesday she is back in Brussels for the first meeting of the College priorities of the new Commission will be discussed.
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Council of the EU
On Monday, Charles Michel begins his mandate as President of the European Council by representing the EU at the UN Climate Conference in Madrid. Meanwhile in Brussels, Justice and Home Affairs Ministers will discuss environmental crime on Tuesday. On Thursday, ECOFIN Council will approve a work plan on climate action and will debate on the future agenda for sustainable finance and energy taxation.
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European Parliament
It is a Committee week at the Parliament. On Monday, a debate will be held on the occasion of World Aids Day and Members will vote on fishery partnership agreements with Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde. Views will also be exchanged on current and forthcoming challenges in EU humanitarian aid with the newly elected Commissioner-designate for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič. Members will also discuss budget support to developing countries, humanitarian restrictions in Nigeria, and the discharge for the implementation of last year's EU budget.
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