Weekly European Agenda 12/10/2026

This week, European Parliament committees will discuss the EU’s 2027 budget, employment and social policy, cohesion, artificial intelligence and public health. On Monday, ministers in the Foreign Affairs Council will focus on Ukraine, hybrid threats, the Middle East and enlargement, while environment ministers will discuss the EU Emissions Trading System and preparations for COP31 and COP17. On Tuesday, the General Affairs Council will address the EU’s long-term budget for 2028–2034, preparations for the October European Council, the rule of law and the European Democracy Shield. On Wednesday, President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels.

European Parliament

On Monday, European Parliament committees will focus on employment and social policy, fisheries, the EU’s 2027 budget, climate funding and gender equality. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) will exchange views with Executive Vice-Presidents Stéphane Séjourné and Roxana Mînzatu, while the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) will vote on the 2027 EU budget. On Thursday, the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) will discuss implementation of the AI Act and customs reform, the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) will focus on keeping cohesion at the heart of Europe’s future, and the Committee on Public Health (SANT) will examine AI in public health and mental health.

European Council

On Thursday and Friday, the European Council will bring together heads of state and government to discuss European competitiveness and energy affordability, the EU’s long-term budget for 2028–2034, continued support for Ukraine and defence readiness, migration, enlargement and reforms, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East.

Council of Ministers

On Monday, ministers in the Foreign Affairs Council will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the intensifying hybrid campaign targeting the EU and its Member States, and the situation in the Middle East, including developments in Iran, Gaza and the West Bank. They will also exchange views on the security and defence implications of EU enlargement and the situation in Georgia. On the same day, environment ministers will discuss the review of the EU Emissions Trading System and preparations for COP31 on climate change and COP17 on biodiversity. On Tuesday, ministers in the General Affairs Council will discuss the EU’s long-term budget for 2028–2034 and preparations for the October European Council. They will also address the rule of law situation in Hungary, the European Democracy Shield and the state of play on EU simplification packages.

European Commission and High Representative

On Monday, Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will receive the Poland–Lithuania Forum award for Cooperation and Dialogue in Warsaw. On Tuesday, High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will meet German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin. On Wednesday, President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels. On Thursday, Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will host an implementation dialogue on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. On Friday, Commissioner Glenn Micallef will speak at the conference “The Future of Erasmus+ starts with Youth” in Brussels.