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Weekly European Agenda 19/10/2026

19-23 October 2026

Monday 19 October

Tuesday 20 October 

Wednesday 21 October

Thursday 22 October

Friday 23 October

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament

Monday 19 October

Debates: Resumption of session and order of business; International Day for the Eradication of Poverty; Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act; One-minute speeches (Rule 179)

Tuesday 20 October

Votes: Votes on requests for urgent procedure (Rule 170); Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting workers; Transport: enforcement of passenger rights in the Union; Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation; A new co-ownership for the future of Euro-Mediterranean relations – the Pact for the Mediterranean; Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget; Connecting Europe through high-speed rail
Debates: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections; Scrutiny session; Commission Work Programme 2027; Question Time (Commission); Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034; Debates on foreign affairs issues in the presence of the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Explanation of votes

Wednesday 21 October

Votes: Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections; General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections; Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council; Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Malta and Italy regarding storm Harry in January 2026 and to Portugal and Spain following the storms in January and February 2026; Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland; Pericles V exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting 2028-20234; Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 87769
Debates: Conclusion of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026; Topical debate requested by a political group (EPP)(Rule 169); Presentation of the Court of Auditors’ annual report 2025; Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products; UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31); Explanation of votes

Thursday 22 October

Votes: Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030; Cohesion policy – the driving force in implementing the EU agenda for cities; Cohesion policy in the EU’s eastern border regions: strengthening territorial resilience and cross-border cooperation
Debates: Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition; Major interpellations (Rule 145); Explanations of votes

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here. Find an overview of committee agendas here.                                         

Council of Ministers 

Monday 19 October

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and social policy)
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will meet to discuss housing exclusion and homelessness, with ministers expected to adopt a recommendation linked to the European Affordable Housing Plan. Employment and social affairs ministers will also exchange views on the upcoming Quality Jobs Act, equality and non-discrimination, and the social and economic benefits of advancing equality across the EU. The Council will also address the European Semester and discuss possible EU action to support people excluded from the labour market.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 19 October

von der Leyen meets with Metsola
President Ursula von der Leyen meets with Ms Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Virkkunen delivers keynote speech on Defence Innovation
Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will deliver a keynote speech at EU-NATO event on Defence Innovation

Šefčovič takes part in the signature of EU Association Agreements
Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will take part in the signature ceremony of the Association Agreements with Andorra and San Marino.

Tuesday 20 October

College Meeting
The College of Commissioners will meet in Strasbourg to discuss the Commission Work Programme for 2027.

Kubilius participates in the trilogue on Military Mobility
Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will participate in the trilogue on Military Mobility in Strasbourg.

Kadis meets Fairlie
Commissioner Costas Kadis will meet Scottish Minister Jim Fairlie in Strasbourg.

Wednesday 21 October

von der Leyen participates in the European Parliament plenary
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the European Parliament plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15–16 October.

Zaharieva receives Gates
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva will receive Mr Bill Gates in Brussels

Albuquerque addresses the Nordic Financial Unions conference
Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque will deliver the opening address at a conference on resilience in an era of uncertainty and change.

Thursday 22 October

von der Leyen receives the President of Vietnam
President Ursula von der Leyen will receive Mr Tô Lâm, President of Vietnam, in Brussels.

Šefčovič participates in the informal meeting of Trade Ministers
Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will participate in the informal Foreign Affairs Council meeting in its Trade configuration in Dublin.

Zaharieva chairs policy debate at the Western Balkans ministerial
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva will chair policy debate at the Western Balkans ministerial in Brussels

Friday 23 October

Roswall addresses the #HandsOffNature petition event
Commissioner Jessika Roswall will address an event marking the handover of the #HandsOffNature petition in Brussels.

Kadis receives Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment
Commissioner Costas Kadis will receive Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Trinh Viet Hung, in Brussels.

Virkkunen meets the Chilean Foreign Minister
Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will receive Mr Francisco Pérez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile.

The Commissioners’ weekly activities can be found here; the agenda of upcoming College meetings can be found here; Commission events can be found here.

European Economic and Social Committee

Wednesday 21 October – Thursday 22 October

609th Plenary Session
The European Economic and Social Committee will hold its 609th Plenary Session in Brussels on 21 and 22 October. As part of the plenary, a high-level debate on eradicating poverty by 2050 will bring together representatives from the EESC, European Commission, European Parliament, Irish Presidency, civil society and social partners. Discussions will focus on intergenerational poverty, social exclusion and inequalities, as well as how EU policies can better prevent and protect against poverty.

More information about EESC events can be found here.
The agendas of the different EESC meetings can be found here.

Committee of the Regions 

Monday 19 October

EU regions and cities at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity: taking action for nature
The CoR will participate in COP17 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan, highlighting the role of regions and cities in translating global biodiversity commitments into local action. The CoR will advocate for stronger multilevel governance, greater involvement of local and regional authorities in biodiversity strategies and monitoring, and improved access to financial and technical support. Its participation will also emphasise links between biodiversity, climate action, water resilience, land restoration and sustainable development.

14th meeting of the CoR-UK Contact Group
The CoR-UK Contact Group will meet in Belfast to discuss the state of EU-UK relations from a local and regional perspective. Members of the European Committee of the Regions and representatives of UK local and regional authorities will exchange views on issues of common interest and on cooperation between territories across the EU and the United Kingdom.

Tuesday 20 October 

Stakeholder consultation on Cloud and AI Development Act
The CoR will hold a stakeholder consultation in Brussels on the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act. Rapporteur René Jansen (NL/EA) will gather views and feedback from stakeholders to support the preparation of his opinion, with discussions focusing on the implications of the proposal for Europe’s cloud and artificial intelligence ecosystem and its regional and local dimension.

Vette d’Europa: Abetone through History, Ski Rescue, and Champions
The CoR will host a photographic exhibition in Brussels celebrating the history and identity of Abetone and its connection to winter sports. Organised by the Abetone Ski Patrol in collaboration with Members of the European Parliament, the exhibition will highlight the area’s skiing heritage, its past and present champions, and the role of the local Ski Patrol in ensuring safety and supporting the community.

Thursday 22 October

Digital Agriculture and Future Opportunities for the Agri-Food Sector – HIBA+
The European Committee of the Regions will host a hybrid conference in Brussels on the digitalisation of the agri-food sector. Organised within the HIBA+ project, the event will bring together EU institutions, national representatives, researchers and sector stakeholders to discuss how digital technologies can support innovation, efficiency and sustainability in agriculture. Participants will also examine the project’s results, good practices and opportunities to move from innovation to implementation, including access to EU funding.

More information about Committee of the Regions events can be found here. The agendas of the different Committee of the Regions meetings can be found here.

Irish Presidency 

Thursday 22 October – Friday 23 October

Informal meeting of Trade Ministers (FAC Trade)
The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Dublin. Ministers will discuss current EU free trade agreement negotiations and trade relations with major partners, with a focus on opening new markets, supporting market diversification and strengthening economic resilience and European competitiveness. The meeting will also provide space for strategic discussion on reinforcing the multilateral, rules-based trading system.

The agenda of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU can be found here.

European Ombudsman

Tuesday 20 October

Ceremony European Network of Ombudsmen 30-Year Anniversary Report
The European Ombudsman will host a ceremony in Strasbourg marking the 30th anniversary of the European Network of Ombudsmen and the presentation of its anniversary report.

The EU Ombudsman calendar of activities can be found here.

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