Belgian Presidency of the Council: A Retrospective

With European elections on the 9th of June, we are pleased to invite you to an exclusive post-election event with MEP Johan Van Overtveldt, one of the most the most influential Members of the European Parliament.

Over a lunchtime discussion at the offices of the Chamber, Mr Van Overtveldt will walk guests through the results and ramifications of the European elections and  give a retrospective on the Belgian Presidency of the Council, giving insight into its highlights and challenges.

As Chair of the Budget Committee, Mr Van Overtveldt yields significant influence over EU policymaking, particularly on files such as the EU long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework, which is core to the functioning of the EU. Mr Van Overtveldt has led Parliamentary oversight of a Belgian Presidency which has finalised over 60 legislative files covering artificial intelligence, climate, corporate due diligence, budget, migration, media freedom, cybersecurity, social rights, and many more. 

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.