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.

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.

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.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, Parliament adopted amendments to a privacy exemption allowing electronic communication services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers.Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on the recently-published joint communication on humanitarian aid.Committee on Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Thursday 9 July Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday, MEPs called for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, taking into account the EU’s strategic interests.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Serbia’s government continues to say EU membership is its strategic goal, but MEPs warn that this is often not reflected in its actions. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday, MEPs gave their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between EU and Mexico.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Wednesday 8 July Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP