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This week sees a celebration of Europe Day on 9 May, when the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration is marked with European institutions in Luxembourg and Brussels opening their doors and inviting citizens to engage in a range of activities.
On 7 May the European Parliament will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
European Council and Council of the European meetings for the week ahead include the following:
7-8 May | Informal meeting of foreign affairs Ministers
12-13 May | Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council
12-13 May | Informal meeting of energy Ministers
13 May | Economic and Financial Affairs Council
15 May | Foreign Affairs Council (Trade)