Policy Events

A powerful platform for informing policy development

Our Policy Events portfolio addresses critical issues in the EU political landscape through various formats:

Policy Spotlights: Panel sessions examining key issues in front of a policymaker audience
Policymakers’ Breakfasts/Lunches/Dinners: Exclusive gatherings bringing together MEPs, advisors, and key stakeholders, over a delicious meal
Roundtables: Focused meetings encouraging open, in-depth dialogue on specific topics
Networking Receptions: Dynamic gatherings offering attendees the chance to connect, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships in a relaxed setting

These diverse event formats are designed to facilitate meaningful exchanges, explore complex issues, and generate innovative solutions. By convening decision-makers, experts, and stakeholders, our events drive forward the European political agenda, and foster collaboration and understanding among key players in the EU policy sphere.

Upcoming Policy Events

Past Policy Events

A call for an EU Youth Mental Health Action Plan

May 20, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Join us for the closing reception of the two-day summit hosted by MEP András Kulja and MEP Zoltan Tarr during Mental Health Week. This event will spotlight the urgent need for a dedicated EU Action Plan on Youth Mental Health,...

Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength

May 15, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Digital platforms are reshaping the European economy, job creation, drive innovation and market efficiency. They are accelerating the digital transformation of SMEs and start-ups, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing new opportunities—particularly for those facing barriers to traditional employment. By leveraging digital...

Datacenter 101: Enabling Europe’s AI-powered future

May 6, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and societies across Europe. As AI continues to evolve, datacentres have emerged as the critical infrastructure enabling this transformation. The EU’s Competitiveness Compass aims to create and guide the right...

REINVEST 2050: Promoting low-carbon innovation in the forest fibre and paper industry

April 8, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The forest fibre and paper industry is driving the low-carbon circular bioeconomy. From pioneering fibre technology to cutting-edge paper design, its bio-based products are renewable, recyclable, and proudly Made in Europe—delivering sustainable value to society. Join this networking reception for...

Decent and healthy eating amid rising prices

April 8, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The current crisis in Ukraine and its aftermath have serious implications for the well-being and livelihoods of millions of Europeans, especially those who struggle to make ends meet. The disruption of trade with Ukraine and Russia, which were major suppliers...

Europe’s path to global tech leadership: Unlocking connectivity and innovation

March 26, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

New technologies such as Cloud computing, AI, and quantum-based innovations are set to transform the global economy and society. These exciting breakthroughs open up a world of opportunity for European industry and citizens. But without advanced connectivity and mobile infrastructure...

Europe’s leading role in healthcare: strategies for workforce, chronic diseases, and innovation

March 25, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The European healthcare systems face critical challenges, including workforce shortages, rising chronic diseases, and the need to maintain high standards while ensuring sustainability. The European Commission, through initiatives like the eHealth, is driving innovation in therapeutic interventions and digital health...

Advancing the One Health approach: 20 years of promoting responsible use of medicines in animals

March 4, 2025

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The health of animals and humans is inherently connected, with profound implications for society and the planet. Protecting animal health goes further than simply ensuring animal welfare —it is fundamental to food safety, security, and sustainability, as well as for...

A Clean Industrial Deal for the sustainable transition of liquid fuels and products

February 11, 2025

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

The liquid fuels and products manufacturing sector is at a critical turning point within the EU’s value chain. As a cornerstone of European mobility, goods transportation, and industrial processes, the sector is navigating the dual challenge of a low-carbon transition...

Event reports

Europe’s SuperGrid moment

Is Europe’s fragmented grid now a bottleneck in the clean energy transition? Ahead of the European Commission’s grids package, MEPs and sector experts gathered in Strasbourg to make the case for a pan-European supergrid

Putting menopause on the European policy agenda

At the European Parliament in Strasbourg, policymakers, medical experts and industry leaders called for Europe-wide action to end the stigma around menopause and ensure equitable access to women’s health support across all Member States

Can innovation deliver a smoke-free Europe?

Speakers at a We Are Innovation panel in Brussels highlighted evidence from Sweden and Greece showing that regulated nicotine alternatives may reduce smoking more effectively than traditional restrictions.

Europe must relearn firmness as global rules shift

At a recent dialogue event in Brussels, senior EU figures warned that with rivales increasingly playing by different rules, over regulation and weak capital markets are driving business abroad

Unlocking regional solutions for Europe’s net-zero future

How can the EU unlock the potential of Southeastern Europe as a carbon capture and storage powerhouse? The Parliament Magazine, in partnership with DESFA, organised a policy event at the European Parliament to discuss

A secure, green and competitive Europe: Denmark’s priorities for a resilient EU

As Denmark takes on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, momentum is building around key priorities: strengthening Europe’s self-reliance and resilience, fostering greater social inclusion, and accelerating the green and digital transitions

Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector

A new industry-born initiative aims to stimulate innovation in the agri-food sector in a way that is beneficial to both small and bigger breeders. The Parliament held an event with the ACLP to find out more.

Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI

As AI transforms every corner of the economy, data centres are emerging as vital digital infrastructure. How can we build these centres in the EU that are vital to powering our prosperity without compromising on sustainability? We organised an event in Strasbourg, in partnership with Microsoft to discuss.

Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength

How can the EU create more streamlined and efficient regulation to support sectors such as the digital platform economy? We held an event in the European Parliament to discuss.

How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution

With many Europeans facing a cost-of-living crisis, access to healthy food options is dwindling. At a recent policy breakfast in the European Parliament, MEPs, and organizations representing restaurants, retailers and consumers exchanged best practices for facilitating access to decent and healthy food while reducing waste.

Europe’s path to global tech leadership: Unlocking connectivity and innovation

MEPs and mobile tech experts discuss how fair licensing, open standards, and strategic IP protection can drive Europe’s digital sovereignty and close the innovation gap.

Two decades of advancing animal health

Effective veterinary medicine is a cornerstone of sustainable farming, and vital to supporting both animal and human health. At a recent European Parliament event, Epruma highlighted the role of cooperation between vets, farmers, and policymakers in shaping sustainable animal care practices and reducing reliance on antibiotics.

Women MEPs call for action on gender equality

Despite progress, closing the gender gap remains a distant goal. At our International Women’s Day event in the European Parliament, women MEPs called for urgent action to break barriers in politics, business, and society.

Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition

As Europe accelerates its drive towards climate neutrality, the question of how to achieve a balanced, pragmatic energy transition has become ever more pressing. With the Clean Industrial Deal taking shape, a recent policy dinner discussed the need for Europe to embrace a strategy that includes all solutions

Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market

Expanding the CO2 storage market to cover all of Europe, including the UK, is critical for reducing emissions efficiently and affordably, according to a new report. We organised an event with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association to find out more.

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