Forward look: 23 September - 6 October 2019

Source: Council of the European Union (Council) i, published on Friday, September 20 2019.

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

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

Environment Council, Friday 4 October 2019

The Council will adopt three sets of conclusions: on the UNFCCC COP25 in Chile, on the 8th Environmental Action Programme and on the circular economy. Ministers will discuss the EU's long-term climate strategy.