What's coming up

Here you will find an overview of the key events which are taking place on the EU level in which the UK government has an active interest or role.

MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (incorporating foreign, defence and development ministers) takes place in Brussels (until 17 November). Key items on the agenda include; (external relations) Russia, (development) climate change, overseas aid effectiveness, (defence) Bosnia and Somalia. Development Secretary Douglas Alexander, Europe Minister Chris Bryant and Defence Minister Baroness Taylor represent the UK.

The European Parliament holds a week of Committee and political group meetings.

The European Commission presents the findings of the 2009 "EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard".

TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER

The Swedish Presidency of the EU and the European Commission host the third Equality Summit in Stockholm.

The European Commission presents the results of the enforcement action taken by Member States to correct breaches in websites selling mobile phone services such as ring-tones.

WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council takes place in Brussels. The key item on the agenda is the 2010 EU budget. UK Ministerial attendance tbc.

Coreper I meets .

Coreper II meets.

The Political and Security Committee meets.

The EU-Russia Summit takes place in Stockholm.

THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER

A special European Council meets to decide on a new President of the European Council and High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council takes place in Brussels. Key items on the agenda include fisheries technical conservation measures and EU-Norway fisheries negotiations. UK Ministerial attendance tbc.

Coreper I meets.