**NATO Meeting and Ukraine’s Accession**
The NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet in Brussels on December 3-4. This meeting comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as the country’s foreign minister has urged colleagues to make a formal decision on Ukraine’s accession to the alliance. The NATO-Ukraine Council will also discuss expectations for the upcoming Trump administration and will meet with the King of Jordan.
**Romania Presidential Election**
In Romania, the top court is set to announce whether it will annul the first round of a presidential election. Anti-Western candidate Călin Georgescu’s unexpected victory has sparked concerns about election interference and prompted a vote recount. If the results are upheld, Georgescu will compete with pro-Western candidate Elena Lasconi in a runoff on December 8.
**Ukraine’s Parliament**
The plenary week of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is scheduled for December 3-6. The agenda may include two energy bills, legislation to simplify economic activity, and regulations regarding debtors. Western diplomats are also paying close attention to media freedom issues in Ukraine, particularly after Ukrayinska Pravda’s public statements on pressure from the Office of the President.
**Other Events**
Several other events are taking place this week:
* December 2-3: The “State of Local Self-Government” conference will be held in Kyiv.
* December 3: The Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference will take place in Toronto.
* December 4: The Energy Security Dialogue 2024 will discuss energy challenges facing Ukraine and its European partners.
* December 5: The European Investment Bank in Ukraine will host an online event on business cooperation opportunities and financial support mechanisms for Ukrainian companies.
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