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

Welcome MEP Class of 2024: Strasbourg edition

July 17, 2024

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

This summer marks the start of the 10th mandate of the European Parliament, and we look forward to welcoming the incoming class of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Accredited Parliamentary Assistants (APAs) during the inaugural Strasbourg plenary session. ...

Advancing innovation: Solutions for a smoke-free future

May 29, 2024

Brussels

Thon EU Hotel

In recent years, the European Union has made significant progress in reducing tobacco harm across the bloc. Policymakers are however still divided over the use of cigarette alternatives to fight smoking. How will the new European mandate reconcile divergent public health objectives...

Circular Economy: Where does the EU stand?

May 15, 2024

Brussels

Thon EU Hotel

The transition of the European economy towards greater circularity has become increasingly prominent in recent years with the Green Deal. Since 2019, the EU Commission has submitted various legislative proposals aimed at transforming the single market to reduce the environmental...

Road to European Elections: A stronger Europe in the world by 2030

March 22, 2024

Helsinki

The European Union is faced with security challenges of global proportions. In light of the evolving security landscape and the threats posed by conflicts within the continent and in the EU’s neighbouring regions, this discussion will explore how the EU...

2024: The ultimate election year

February 28, 2024

Online

The biggest election year in history is upon us, with more than 1.5 billion people set to vote in a record-breaking number of national elections. With the UK, EU and USA going to the polls, the possibility of a change in leadership on...

Building a sustainable healthcare system in the EU – the value of self care

January 30, 2024

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Every day, millions of people across Europe reach for self care products and over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments, saving Europe’s healthcare system €36bn per year. Without access to self care, we would need an additional 120,000 doctors or an...

EU Presidency Outlook: Belgium

November 29, 2023

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The Parliament Magazine and the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU are organising a reception on the outlook of the incoming Belgium EU Presidency. The event will take place on 29th November, between 18:00 to 20:00 at the European Parliament, co-hosted by MEP Hilde Vautmans. Ambassador Willem van...

Equipping European consumers with leading next-generation network infrastructure: Launching Europe beyond 2030

November 22, 2023

Strasbourg

European Parliament, Strasbourg

Consuming ever-richer online content and services, Europeans are putting their network infrastructure to the test. Investment and traffic efficiency are therefore more important than ever. According to the European Commission however, achieving its 2030 targets for connectivity and digital transformation...

Migraine: What can Europe do to avoid neglecting unmet medical need

November 7, 2023

November 11, 2023

Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

Hosted by MEP Alex Agius Saliba Migraine carries an annual economic burden of €27 billion and is one of the leading causes of disability. Despite the tangible unmet need, it is not consistently recognised as a medical burden, especially when...

Event reports

Name it, measure it and fund it: putting women’s health at centre stage

Women’s health challenges have long been neglected in the EU, with serious effects on their lives and economic well-being. Gaps in access to treatment, research, and funding remain widespread, and the urgency to address this challenge is undeniable

Why digital sovereignty is the next battleground for competitivity and security

Europe’s digital agenda is shifting from ambition to execution, as policymakers and industry weigh how to strengthen both competitiveness and autonomy, and whether clearer rules will keep innovation at home

Towards more competitive SMEs: simpler rules, stronger digitalisation, and better financing

Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises continue to face structural barriers such as the fragmentation of the single market, regulatory complexity, and limited access to finance, which weakens Europe’s overall competitiveness

Closing loopholes in Europe’s Carbon Border Mechanism for aluminium

As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism review kicks off, industry and policy stakeholders say that it can only be credible if the remaining loopholes are addressed and the system is enforceable in practice

Will Europe follow Sweden’s smoke-free playbook?

As the EU reviews how to curb smoking, policymakers and health experts debated whether regulation should distinguish between cigarettes and non-combustible nicotine products, using Sweden’s recent smoking decline as a reference point

Europe’s health reckoning

Europe is facing rising chronic disease, widening treatment gaps and overstretched health systems. At The Parliament’s Health Summit 2025, voices from across politics, industry and civil society called for a decisive shift from campaigns to concrete intervention – warning that without coordinated EU action, inequalities in prevention, diagnosis and care will only deepen.

Why Europe can no longer afford under-treatment of menopause

Too many women spend years without the right menopause support, while workplaces and health systems absorb the fallout. Campaigners advocate to close gaps in both diagnosis and care, and for prevention to arrive sooner to reduce a wider social and economic impact

How the Cyprus Presidency aims at reshaping Europe’s priorities

Can the Cypriot Presidency convert urgency into results? To address a crowded international agenda made of war, competitiveness, migration and enlargement, Cyprus pledges cooperation among institutions to build coalitions that close files and deliver

Can innovation deliver a smoke-free Europe?

As the EU’s 2040 smoke-free ambition stalls, two Brussels discussions hosted by think-tank We Are Innovation explored whether harm-reduction tools offer a faster, more realistic route to ending smoking across Europe

Europe faces the post-COP30 delivery test

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, Europe’s climate credibility will be judged at home, between COPs. It is time to move from declarations to delivery, with visible and affordable results between summits instead of new promises

Why chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the world’s ‘forgotten disease’, must be a priority in the next EU budget

As negotiations intensify over the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), policymakers are being urged to recognise that respiratory health, and in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a fundamental test of Europe’s economic resilience, workforce readiness, and long-term competitiveness

Preventing liver health crises through Non-Communicable Diseases literacy and care

Liver disease could be silently spreading across Europe, as too many EU citizens don’t learn the risks of this entirely preventable condition until it’s too late. With the right early intervention, including proper investment in liver screening, Europe can effectively manage this growing health crisis

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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