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On the agenda: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated the Czech and Finnish presidents — Miloš Zeman and Sauli Niinistö — for winning their respective elections over the weekend.

There’s a General Affairs Council focusing on the Brexit negotiations taking place today, where the EU27 will issue the negotiating directives on the proposed transition period to Michel Barnier. There will be a press conference after the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

The new round of trade negotiations between the EU and the Mercosur group of South American countries will start Tuesday, with Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan attending.

Also tomorrow, Karmenu Vella, the environment commissioner, will convene a summit of nine EU countries who face infringement proceedings for not sticking to their commitments on air quality. Commission chief spokesperson Margaritis Schinas said it will be the “final chance” to find solutions to avoid court proceedings.

On Wednesday, Juncker and his commissioners will attend the official launch of the “Year of Cultural Heritage,” at the Grand Place. On offer: “1,000 reflections of Europe,” a 3D “spectacle.”

U.S. trade warning: Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing the EU for “very, very unfair” trade practices against the United States, Schinas said: “For us trade policy is not a zero-sum game. It is not about winners and losers.”

“The EU stands ready to react swiftly and appropriately in case our exports are affected by any restrictive trade measures from the United States.” Schinas did not elaborate on what the EU’s reactions would entail.

On Czech PM Babiš: Asked if the prime minister’s alleged populism is problematic for Juncker, whom he’s meeting today, Schinas said, “We’re not concerned.”