THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE 22 February 2016 – 29 February 2016 This version was published on 22 February 2016. For more recently updated information, please consult the online version. * All the times listed below are local times for the region in which they are listed.
Highlights of the Week
Will the EU survive the refugee crisis? 24 February More information UNDP 50th anniversary. 25 February More information The long-term impact of migration in Europe. 25 February More information For more info about UN events in New York, please visit The New York Week Ahead
Visits to Brussels
Mr. Michael Møller, Director-General of the UN Office in Geneva. 23 & 24 February Mr. Robert Glasser, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. 23 & 24 February Mr. Mohamed Yahya, UNDP Regional Programme Coordinator, UNDP Africa Hub Addis Ababa. 25 February Mr. Neal Walker, UN System Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Representative in Ukraine, 29 February - 2 March
Ongoing events
Intra-Syrian Talks [ON HOLD] More information
Monday 22 February Brussels Future of EU's relations with ACP Group of countries - public hearing. From 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. More information "Petition to create a European plan to eradicate Hepatitis C". From 12 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. More information European Citizens' Initiative: More Impact, Simpler Rules. From 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. More information Integrating refugees into the labour market: turning the crisis into an opportunity. From 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. More information Deal or no deal? Post-Summit Briefing. From 3.30 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. More information Respect for democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law: the role of the judiciary. From 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. More information London
Western Balkans Investment Summit. From 8:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. More information
Tuesday 23 February Brussels Real Driving Emissions tests. From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. More information Taking citizens' concerns seriously: broadening the scope of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. From 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. More information Energy Costs and EU Industry Competitiveness. From 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. More information Tools to Reduce Price Volatility in Agricultural Markets. From 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. More information Expert Roundtable UN Sanctions: Implementation and Efficiency. From 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. More information Paris
Le Monde Afrique Conference - Women: The Future of Africa. From 9.30 a.m. until 8 p.m. More information
Wednesday 24 February Brussels Will the EU survive the refugee crisis? From 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. More information 2
Thursday 25 February Amsterdam European social innovation competition 2016: launch event. From 9.30 a.m. until 5 p.m. More information Belgrade Public participation and transparency in the implementation of energy policies. 25 & 26 February. More information Brussels The long-term impact of migration in Europe. From 1.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. More information Geneva
Ciné-ONU: “Human” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Starting from 6 p.m.
Washington DC Scaling the Height: Social Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Himachal Pradesh. From 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. More information
Friday 26 February Geneva Press briefing with Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Photographer and director of the film « Human ». At 9:15 a.m.
Saturday 27 February No events.
Sunday 28 February No events.
Monday 29 February Brussels Hearing on Cross-border healthcare systems. From 2.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. More information
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Sydney
Making Systems Work: A Global Conference on Education Systems. From 29 February until 2 March. More information
Upcoming event: Thursday 3 March Brussels ‘The Next Generation of UN Peace Operations: People, Politics, Partnership’ - by Mr. Rory Keane (Head of the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security, Brussels). From 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. At UN House, Rue Montoyer 14, Brussels. Registration before 1 March at info@vvn.be
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