Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
04 Jul Energy & Climate

Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Dods EU Guide into the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU is a handy compressed overview of the main priorities, key dates and contacts of the Austrian Presidency. It will allow public affairs professionals to easily navigate the EU political agenda for the next six months.
by Zeinah Mugdadi
Germany’s federal election on 26 September is more unpredictable than ever
22 Sep EU Institutions
Germany’s federal election on 26 September is more unpredictable than ever
European Shipping Week kicks off the EU Maritime Year
06 Mar Mobility
European Shipping Week kicks off the EU Maritime Year
Parliament adopts Creative Europe Report
02 Mar Industry & Finance
Parliament adopts Creative Europe Report
2017 EU General budget
27 Oct
2017 EU General budget
On October 25, the Plenary discussed the Parliament’s position on the 2017 budget, with input from the Commission and the Council.
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
19 Oct Tech & Research
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
On October 17, the JURI Committee organised a workshop with National Parliaments on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence – Ethical issues and regulatory approach. 
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
05 Oct Justice
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting. 
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King
13 Sep Justice
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King

On September 12, the LIBE Committee held a hearing with Sir Julian King, the Commissioner-designate for the Security Union.
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
12 Sep Industry & Finance
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
On September 8 2016, the ENVI Committee held an exchange of views with Slovak Minister of Environment, Mr László Sólymoson the priorities and programme of the Slovak Presidency in the area of environment and climate change. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
11 Jul International & Trade
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
EU High Representative Federica Mogherini held a first exchange of views with MEPs on the recently published EU Global Strategy. The need for proper implementation was stressed during the debate.
National Emission Ceilings Directive
21 Jun
National Emission Ceilings Directive
On June 20, the Environment Council discussed the NEC Directive. Please find below a summary of the debate.
Investment Plan
08 Jun
Investment Plan
On June 8, the European Parliament discussed the mid-term review of the investment plan. Please find a summary below.
Ministers debate the future of higher education
01 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Ministers debate the future of higher education
Meeting in Brussels earlier this week, national ministers discussed reviewing the modernisation agenda for higher education.
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
26 May Security & Defence
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator speaks to foreign affairs MEPs about the latest developments in EU's cooperation with third countries for counter-terrorism.
Council discusses animal welfare
18 May Agriculture & Food
Council discusses animal welfare
On May 17, Ministers discussed the establishment of an EU Platform on animal welfare following the publication of the Eurobarometer survey on Animal Welfare. 
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
12 May Industry & Finance
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
This week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg debated and adopted a joint motion for a resolution against granting market economy status to China
Lobbying transparency for all EU institutions
04 May
Lobbying transparency for all EU institutions
The ongoing public consultation on a mandatory transparency register was considered during a public debate on Monday at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Eurogroup for Animals discusses priorities until 2020
16 Mar Agriculture & Food
Eurogroup for Animals discusses priorities until 2020
On Tuesday, senior political and civil society representatives debated the Joint Declaration on Animal Welfare initiated by several Agricultural Ministers in December 2014.
Commissioner Hogan discusses the 'deep and profound' agricultural crisis in Parliament
09 Mar Agriculture & Food
Commissioner Hogan discusses the "deep and profound" agricultural crisis in Parliament
On Monday evening, the Agriculture & Rural Development Commissioner addressed the AGRI Committee on the current situation on the agricultural markets.
“European consensus emerging” over migration crisis
04 Mar Justice
“European consensus emerging” over migration crisis
On Friday, European Council President Donald Tusk said that he sees an emerging consensus in Europe that can help tackle the crisis.
Retail Financial Services
03 Mar Industry & Finance
Retail Financial Services
On March 2nd, the European Commission held a conference on the Green Paper on Retail Financial Services. 
Special TAXE 2 Committee debates upcoming priorities
02 Mar Industry & Finance
Special TAXE 2 Committee debates upcoming priorities
Together with the Netherlands Presidency, it debated the implementation of the BEPS package, reform of the Code of Conduct group, country-by-country reporting and patent box systems.
Parliament debates tobacco agreement with Philip Morris
26 Feb Health
Parliament debates tobacco agreement with Philip Morris
On Thursday, the European Parliament's plenary discussed an agreement with Philip Morris to combat tobacco smuggling
Parliament discusses EURES
26 Feb Industry & Finance
Parliament discusses EURES
On February 24, the European Parliament Plenary discussed the first reading agreement reached with the Council on the updated EURES Regulation.
AGRI Committee debates price volatility in agriculture
25 Feb Agriculture & Food
AGRI Committee debates price volatility in agriculture
Agriculture MEPs invited guest speakers on Tuesday to better understand how to reduce price volatility in agricultural markets
Donald Tusk faces the European Parliament on UK deal
25 Feb
Donald Tusk faces the European Parliament on UK deal
On Wednesday, the European Council President debated the settlement for the UK during the European Parliament’s plenary session.
Single Market Strategy
23 Feb Tech & Research
Single Market Strategy
On February 22 the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection of the European Parliament discussed Lara Comi's draft report on the Single Market Strategy.
Youth Strategy
19 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Youth Strategy
On February 17, the European Parliament’s CULT Committee held an exchange of views on the mid-term assessment of the EU Youth Strategy.