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
Commissioner Moscovici debates corporate taxation with MEPs
18 Feb
Commissioner Moscovici debates corporate taxation with MEPs
On Wednesday, the Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs discussed the recently launched corporate tax package in the European Parliament.
Ministers debate energy-intensive industries in Brussels
17 Feb Energy & Climate
Ministers debate energy-intensive industries in Brussels
Commissioners, ministers and other senior representatives met on Monday for a high-level conference on energy-intensive industries.
EU Parliament debates the EU-US 'umbrella agreement' for personal data
17 Feb Justice
EU Parliament debates the EU-US "umbrella agreement" for personal data
On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee discussed the agreement for transferring and processing personal data for law enforcement purposes.
Ministers call for EU animal welfare platform
16 Feb Agriculture & Food
Ministers call for EU animal welfare platform
Agriculture ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday expressed their broad support for establishing an EU platform on animal welfare.
Negotiations take place on Tusk's EU reform proposal
12 Feb
Negotiations take place on Tusk's EU reform proposal
With less than a week to go before the European Council, leaders have been discussing the proposal Donald Tusk published last week.
Leaders engage in EU reform talks at European Council
17 Dec
Leaders engage in EU reform talks at European Council
Although David Cameron and Donald Tusk have accepted that a deal will not be reached this year, it is now hoped that these discussions will pave the way for an agreement in February.
AFET holds exchange of views with German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
18 Nov International & Trade
AFET holds exchange of views with German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
The AFET committee heard German Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier talk on the fight against terrorism in light of the recent Paris attacks, Germany's "open border" policy and the situation in Syria and Ukraine.
Dods EU Briefing: European Commission Energy Infrastructure Forum
12 Nov Energy & Climate
Dods EU Briefing: European Commission Energy Infrastructure Forum
The 2015 launch of the Energy Infrastructure Forum took place on 9 and 10 November in the Copenhagen, Denmark. Please find further details below.
Timmermans presents to MEPs the Commission's 'no business as usual' work programme
28 Oct
Timmermans presents to MEPs the Commission's "no business as usual" work programme
Yesterday, European Commission's First Vice-President Frans Timmermans presented to EP Plenary the Commission’s work programme for 2016 entitled "No time for business as usual". Please find more details below.
Parliament debates implications of “Safe Harbour” ruling
16 Oct Justice
Parliament debates implications of “Safe Harbour” ruling
This week, in committee and plenary, the European Parliament discussed what the "Safe Harbour" ruling means for future data protection rules.
Parliament debates migration and asylum with French National Assembly
14 Oct Justice
Parliament debates migration and asylum with French National Assembly
On Tuesday, the LIBE Committee held an exchange of views with the Committee of European Affairs of the French National Assembly on migration and asylum.
Commission prepares for TTIP talks next week
12 Oct International & Trade
Commission prepares for TTIP talks next week
The Commission prepares for the 11th round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations due to take place next week in Miami.
European Ombudsman holds event on trilogues and transparent law-making
30 Sep
European Ombudsman holds event on trilogues and transparent law-making
On Monday, the European Ombudsman hosted an event to discuss the ways in which trilogues could be improved for the future. 
EU reform talks start in Brussels
25 Sep
EU reform talks start in Brussels
David Cameron and Philip Hammond have visited Brussels to make their case for EU reform.
Commission discusses VW scandal with Parliament
24 Sep Energy & Climate
Commission discusses VW scandal with Parliament
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented the state of play on the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal to the ENVI Committee.
TTIP: Commission presents new ISDS proposal
22 Sep International & Trade
TTIP: Commission presents new ISDS proposal
On Monday the Deputy Director General of DG Trade, Mauro Petriccione, presented the Commission's new draft text on ISDS to the INTA Committee.
EU ministers adopt COP21 position
18 Sep Energy & Climate
EU ministers adopt COP21 position
Environment ministers meeting in Brussels on September 18 adopted the EU's negotiating position for global climate talks in Paris in December.
TRAN Committee Acts on Civil Drones
18 Sep Tech & Research
TRAN Committee Acts on Civil Drones
The Transport Committee has adopted the first ever report on civil drones in European Parliament, calling for a risk-based approach.
Parliament debates migration and human rights
16 Sep Justice
Parliament debates migration and human rights
A joint debate in the European Parliament welcomed commissioners, foreign delegates and NGOs to discuss on the ongoing migration crisis.
Director-General Ristori Discusses Energy Priorities
11 Sep Energy & Climate
Director-General Ristori Discusses Energy Priorities
On September 11, the European Commission’s Director-General for Energy, Dominique Ristori, visited the European Parliament to highlight the Commission's immediate priorities in the field of energy.
UK referendum talks move forward
11 Sep
UK referendum talks move forward
More state visits across Europe have been on the agenda, with a recent scorecard suggesting progress has been made in a number of areas. 
What an agreement on the relocation scheme could mean for Europe
10 Sep Jobs & Social Rights
What an agreement on the relocation scheme could mean for Europe
Following President Juncker’s State of the Union speech and the announcement of the new Commission plans to tackle the refugee crisis, let us wander into the realm of fantasy and imagine Member States come to an agreement.
Trade in seal products
08 Sep Energy & Climate
Trade in seal products
On September 7, the European Parliament’s Plenary held a discussion on Cristian Silviu Buşoi (EPP, RO)’s report on trade in seal products and the implementation of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body recommendations and rulings.
Rail Security discussed at extraordinary Council meeting
01 Sep Justice
Rail Security discussed at extraordinary Council meeting
On August 29 the French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve gathered relevant ministers to an extraordinary Council meeting in Paris to discuss security measures following last week’s attack on the Amsterdam-Paris Thalys express.