14:30 – 15:15

1. Opening by the EEA CC co-chairs Ms Brigitte Haas (EFTA CC) and Ms Ellen Nygren (EESC)

2. Adoption of the agenda - The Chair will present the draft agenda for adoption.

3. Adoption of the draft minutes of the previous meeting

  • Draft minutes from the previous meeting on 18 September 2020, have been distributed.

4. Discussion on the Joint Communication ‘A stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic’

  • Presentation by Ambassador Michael Mann, EU Special Envoy for Arctic Matters, followed by a discussion

15:15 – 16:00

5. EEA CC Resolution and Report on the Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights

  • Presentation of the resolution by co-rapporteurs Mr Tore Myhre (EFTA CC) and Ms Ellen Nygren (EESC), followed by discussion and adoption

16:00 – 16:15 Break

16:15 – 17:00

6. EEA CC Resolution on Global Agreement on Minimum Effective Taxation and its implementation in the EEA

  • Presentation of the resolution by the co-rapporteurs Mr Jarle Hammerstad (EFTA CC) and Mr Philippe Charry (EESC), followed by a discussion and adoption

17:00 – 17:30

7. Future work of the EEA CC: Possible topics for reports/resolutions and timing and venue of 30th EEA CC meeting

8. Any other business

End of meeting