In Coulisses de Bruxelles, UE, Jean Quatremer recapitulates the programme of the coming European year: Preparation of the G20, potential extraordinary European summit on the 17th of September, Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty on the 2nd of October, preparation of the Copenhagen summit on climate change, appointment of the new European Commission, implementation of the Lisbon Treaty also resulting in a series of new appointments if ratified, management of excessive deficits as soon as the crisis is really over, elections in Germany, Portugal and Great Britain, and so on. Wishing you a Happy new European Year!