Forward look: 16 - 29 September 2019

Source: Council of the European Union (Council) i, published on Friday, September 13 2019.

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council.

General Affairs Council, 16 September 2019

The Council will focus on the next multiannual financial framework and preparations for the October European Council. Ministers will also discuss how to enhance respect for the rule of law in the EU and hear Hungary under the Article 7(1) procedure.

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport issues), 20 September 2019

The Council will hold an extensive policy debate on how to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport, with a view to ensuring that the EU will meet its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy issues), Tuesday 24 September 2019

The Council will hold exchanges of views on the Commission communication on the draft national energy and climate plans and on the energy sector beyond 2030.

Competitiveness Council (Internal market, Industry, Research and Space), Thursday 26-Friday 27 September 2019

The Council will discuss the long-term EU strategy for sustainable growth, one of the cornerstones of the EU strategic agenda 2019-2024 adopted by the European Council last June. On the second day, research ministers will also discuss the possible synergies between Horizon Europe and other EU programmes, such as structural funds, Erasmus etc