EU-appointment preview: Meeting of the Council for Justice and Interior, meeting of the Council for Energy, European Conference of Minister responsible for housing construction
EU-appointment preview: Meeting of the Council for Justice and Interior, meeting of the Council for Energy, European Conference of Minister responsible for housing construction
The European Commission and the Council of the European Union will hold important meetings in Brussels. In the press release, preliminary agendas and topics for these meetings are mentioned. Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, interior commissioner Ylva Johansson and energy commissioner Kadri Simson and other ministers are expected to take part in the meetings. The agenda includes topics such as the situation in the Schengen area, free passenger and goods traffic, the evaluation of EU law on the establishment of Frontex and the interoperability of the EU information systems to combat crime and control migration movements. In addition, the policy of the EU to cope with the challenges in the field of migration, combating the sexual abuse of children, the prevention of smuggling crime and the resilience of the judicial systems against organized crime are discussed. A special focus is on combating impunity in Ukraine. Final press conferences are expected to be transferred live on certain topics.
At the same time, a conference of the ministers responsible for housing is in Liège, in which suggestions are discussed to improve access to affordable and humane living space in the European Union.
The European Commission will also present a message about reforms in advance of the expansion and discuss a European strategy for the defense industry and a European defense investment program. In another online background discussion, the revised EU rules on the entire energy efficiency of buildings are explained and their effects on homeowners and tenants are discussed.
In Dresden, free film screenings take place as part of the LUX audience price 2024, in which the spectators can evaluate the nominated films and determine the winning film.
The European Court of Justice will announce two judgments. In the first case, it is about trademark law and the taste of the taste of Puma SE. The second case is about the implementation of the Fauna Flora Habitat Directive in Germany.
The Council for Competitiveness will lead a debate on the prescription of the fight against default in the business in business and the state of the internal market. There will also be information on various legislative proposals, such as a ban on products from forced labor and a guideline for the duty of care of companies in relation to sustainability. In addition, the updated strategy for the maritime sector is presented at European level.
The European Court of Justice will also announce a judgment on the subsequent review of usage fees for the DB railway network. The lawsuit was submitted by various railway companies that claimed the ineffectiveness of the fees.
This information is intended to support journalists in preparing for upcoming appointments and events and finding current information to support the European Union for Ukraine. Further details on the events mentioned and contacts for the press are included in the press release.
Source: European commission/ots