Source: United Nations (video statements)
Maintenance of international peace and security: Children, technology and education in conflict.
The First lady Melania Trump is expected to chair the meeting.
UK E-petition debate relating to the public’s right to a vote of no confidence – Monday 2 March 2026.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the public being given a right to a vote of no confidence.
John Lamont MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734311
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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Welcome address
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Focus Session Eurosystems work on wholesale central bank money
Overview of Pontes initial launch
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Focus Session Eurosystems work on wholesale central bank money
Insights on technical, functional and operational aspects of Pontes initial launch
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Focus Session Eurosystems work on wholesale central bank money
Testing strategy for Pontes Initial launch
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Focus Session Eurosystems work on wholesale central bank money
We must do everything possible to de-escalate and stop the conflict from spreading
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 2 March 2026, Commission President von der Leyen made a statement on the situation in the Middle-East:
"The situation in the Middle East remains volatile.
But three things are clear:
First, there is renewed hope for the long-suffering people of Iran.
We strongly support their right to determine their own future.
Second, we must do everything possible to de-escalate and stop the conflict spreading.
Iran must cease its reckless and indiscriminate attacks on its neighbours and sovereign countries.
Third, the stability of the region is of the utmost importance.
The only lasting resolution is a diplomatic one.
This means a credible transition for Iran which includes the halt to both the nuclear and ballistic programmes, as well as an end to destabilising action in the region.
This afternoon, we will discuss the overall situation in the meeting of the Security College.
Because from energy to nuclear, migration to security, Europe must be prepared for the fall-out from recent events"
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission:
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International Women’s Day – EuroSteps Walking Challenge
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Ready to transform your daily steps into a journey of financial discovery? Alongside national central banks, we invite you to join the EuroSteps Walking Challenge, an exciting initiative to promote financial literacy across all euro area countries.
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"Closing the gender gap in financial literacy".
Building on last year’s success, the ECB event to mark International Women’s Day 2026 will stress the importance of closing the gender gap in financial literacy.
The event will bring together policymakers and educators to showcase progress on the five commitments agreed last year, to highlight achievements and to call for further coordinated action across the Eurosystem.
In conversation, President Lagarde and high-level guests will discuss the importance of financial literacy from the perspective of central banks, banking supervision authorities and European institutions, and will focus on closing the gender gap through harmonised efforts across Europe.
Find the full programme here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260302_intl_womens_day.sv.html
Central Bank Governors on financial literacy
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Learn why financial literacy matters to you and central banks.
Our Governors speak on the importance of central banks being a voice for financial literacy and gender equality.
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"Closing the gender gap in financial literacy".
Building on last year’s success, the ECB event to mark International Women’s Day 2026 will stress the importance of closing the gender gap in financial literacy.
The event will bring together policymakers and educators to showcase progress on the five commitments agreed last year, to highlight achievements and to call for further coordinated action across the Eurosystem.
In conversation, President Lagarde and high-level guests will discuss the importance of financial literacy from the perspective of central banks, banking supervision authorities and European institutions, and will focus on closing the gender gap through harmonised efforts across Europe.
Find the full programme here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260302_intl_womens_day.sv.html
International Women’s Day Event 2026
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
"Closing the gender gap in financial literacy".
Building on last year’s success, the ECB event to mark International Women’s Day 2026 will stress the importance of closing the gender gap in financial literacy.
The event will bring together policymakers and educators to showcase progress on the five commitments agreed last year, to highlight achievements and to call for further coordinated action across the Eurosystem.
In conversation, President Lagarde and high-level guests will discuss the importance of financial literacy from the perspective of central banks, banking supervision authorities and European institutions, and will focus on closing the gender gap through harmonised efforts across Europe.
Find the full programme here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260302_intl_womens_day.sv.html