The European Civil Protection Forum brings together policymakers, civil protection authorities, first responders, practitioners, researchers and other key stakeholders to exchange knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to discussions on the future of European civil protection.

The Citizens’ Energy Forum will focus on the conditions necessary to turn the policy ambition set out by the Citizens Energy Package into reality on the ground for citizens, cities and communities.

The EU Arctic Forum will provide an opportunity to assess recent developments in the Arctic and to discuss challenges ahead. It will look at some of the achievements of the EU Arctic policy in recent years and will continue to provide a strategic outlook for the years to come.

The World Youth Skills Day 2026 is an opportunity for policymakers, educators, employers, youth organizations and learners to engage in a global conversation on how skills can help build more inclusive, peaceful, resilient & sustainable societies.

The High-level Conference on Animal Health Law will present the main findings and conclusions of the Commission evaluation and the supporting study. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss implementation experience, achievements and remaining challenges.

Connecting Europe Days brings together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives and transport stakeholders to exchange good practices on creating a more competitive, resilient, safe and sustainable transport sector in Europe.

The European Political Community is a platform for political coordination among the European countries. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest, and to strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent.

The Justice and Home Affairs Council develops cooperation and common policies on various cross-border issues, with the aim of building an EU-wide area of freedom, security and justice. It is made up of justice and home affairs ministers from all the EU member states.

This Council is composed of the ministers responsible for education, culture, youth, media, communication and sport from all EU member states. The precise composition of the Council depends on the items discussed in a particular meeting.

This Council formation works towards fulfilling EU objectives in the areas of transport, telecommunications and energy: to establish modern, competitive and efficient markets and infrastructure, and to create trans-European transport, communications and energy networks.

After the final vote in the European Parliament on Tuesday, key EP negotiators Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius will brief journalists on the EU air passenger rights rules review.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 6-9 July plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The proposal adopted on Thursday will allow faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables projects, to help cut energy prices through the domestic supply of clean energy.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

EU institutions receive the 2026 Ombudsman Award for Excellence in Open Administration for user-friendly EU Law Tracker. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The draft law aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical.Committee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Accredited journalists are invited to an embargoed briefing on the results of a new survey on the public’s view of the EU and its priorities. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MEPs want the EU to expand diplomatic relations, security cooperation and economic partnerships with like-minded partners in East Asia amid a shifting geopolitical situation.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday, Parliament’s Public Health Committee adopted its response to the EU’s first ever cardiovascular health plan.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP