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The EESC holds nine plenary sessions per year where it adopts opinions drawn up by study groups and voted by the sections.

The Foreign Affairs Council is responsible for the EU's external action, which includes foreign policy, defence and security, trade, development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It is composed of the foreign ministers from all EU member states.

The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It is composed of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, the European Council President and the Commission President.

In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.

The European Committee of the Regions holds up to 6 plenary sessions each year. Plenary sessions give the opportunity for committee members to voice their opinions on EU law that may have an impact on regions and cities in the 27 EU countries.

The members of the Eurogroup are the ministers from the euro area member states and the Eurogroup president.

The ECOFIN Council meets every month and brings together economic and financial ministers from all EU member countries. It is responsible for economic policy, taxation issues and the regulation of financial services.

The Foreign Affairs Council is responsible for the EU's external action, which includes foreign policy, defence and security, trade, development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It is composed of the foreign ministers from all EU member states.

The AGRIFISH Council brings together ministers from each EU member state. The Commissioners for agriculture and rural development, for health and food safety, or for maritime affairs and fisheries also take part in meetings.

The General Affairs Council coordinates preparations for European Council meeting and is responsible for a number of cross-cutting policy areas. It is mainly made up of the European affairs ministers from all EU member states.

The members of the Eurogroup are the ministers from the euro area member states and the Eurogroup president.

The ECOFIN Council meets every month and brings together economic and financial ministers from all EU member countries. It is responsible for economic policy, taxation issues and the regulation of financial services.

The AGRIFISH Council brings together ministers from each EU member state. The Commissioners for agriculture and rural development, for health and food safety, or for maritime affairs and fisheries also take part in meetings.

The General Affairs Council coordinates preparations for European Council meeting and is responsible for a number of cross-cutting policy areas. It is mainly made up of the European affairs ministers from all EU member states.

The 2025 EU Open Data Days will bring together data providers, enthusiasts and re-users from Europe and beyond to promote the harnessing of open data's power.

During the fifth European Gender Equality Week, Members of the European Parliament will address gender equality issues in different policy areas, focusing on the opportunities as well as challenges faced by women online.

Through high-level discussions, political debates and brainstorming sessions, the 4th European Humanitarian Forum 2025 (EHF) will offer an opportunity to further strengthen the cooperation among countries affected by crises, donors, international stakeholders, the EU, and its Member States.

The 9th European Migration Forum will take place in Brussels on 28-29 November 2024. It aims to bring civil society organisations together to discuss and engage with Member States and policymakers on the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

The European Green Capital Awards is an initiative from the European Commission launched in 2008 to reward European cities’ sustainability and green actions. The winners of the 2026 awards will be announced during a ceremony in Valencia, Spain.

The European Hydrogen Week will take place from 18 to 22 November 2024 at the Brussels Expo. The event will bring together influential leaders, policy makers, researchers and end users to dive into industry trends, challenges and opportunities, innovation, and new technology.