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Weekly European Agenda 09/02/2026

09-13 February 2026

Monday 09 February

Tuesday 10 February

Wednesday 11 February

Thursday 12 February

Friday 13 February

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament


Monday 09 February

Debates: Amending Regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products; European Central Bank – annual report 2025 in the presence of Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank; Parliament’s statements – World Cancer Day; Amending the Measuring Instruments Directive.

Tuesday 10 February

Debates: Commission statement – Extreme weather events in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms; Address by Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly; One round of political group speakers for the Ciriani and Düpont reports; Commission statement – Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire; Commission statement – Urgent need to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and to achieve a sustainable peace; Commission statement – Presentation of the action plan against cyberbullying; Commission statement – Spain’s large-scale regularisation policy and its impact on the Schengen Area and EU migration policy.
Votes: One round of political group speakers for the Ciriani and Düpont reports; Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level; Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept; Votes on requests for urgent procedure; Request for the waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron; Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products; Framework for achieving climate neutrality; European Union designs (codification); Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank.

Wednesday 11 February

Debates: Council and Commission statements – Urgent actions to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the EU Single Market and reduce the cost of living – from the Draghi report to reality; Topical debate requested by a political group (S&D) (Rule 169) – State violence in Minneapolis and the rule of law in the United States; Council and Commission statements – Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response; Commission statement – International Day of Education, fighting inequalities in access to education; Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy; Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights; Accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters; Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 150).
Votes: Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/ Audi – Belgium; Interim report in view of the consent procedure on the Agreement establishing an association between the EU and the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino; EU strategic defence and security partnerships; MRs – Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6; MRs – Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2); MRs – Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified cotton GHB614×LLCotton25; MRs – Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified cotton T304-40.

Thursday 12 February

Debates: Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women; Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain; Commission statement – Time to address economic inequalities in the EU and worldwide.
Votes: Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine; Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran; Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts; World Cancer Day; Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire; Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters; Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters.

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

European Council 


Thursday 12 February

Informal EU leaders’ retreat
Leaders will discuss European competitiveness in a changing geoeconomic context, with a particular focus on strengthening the Single Market, reducing barriers to growth and enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy, at Alden Biesen castle, in Bilzen. Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta are invited to contribute to the discussions by sharing their perspectives on European competitiveness and the future of the Single Market.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

Council of Ministers 


Wednesday 11 February

Foreign Affairs Council (Defence)
In the presence of Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, ministers will exchange views on the EU’s support for Ukraine, focusing on defence innovation cooperation. They will also have an informal exchange on the outlook for 2026.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative


Monday 09 February 

von der Leyen receives Manfred Weber, Iratxe García-Pérez and Valérie Hayer
President Ursula von der Leyen will receive Manfred Weber, Iratxe García-Pérez and Valérie Hayer, Chairs of the European People’s Party, the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats and the Renew Europe Groups in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg. 

Hansen participates in the European Parliament plenary debate on Market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector
Commissioner Christophe Hansen will participate in the European Parliament plenary debate on Market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector, in Strasbourg.

Dombrovskis participates in the Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Regulation
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will participate in the Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Regulation with the European Parliament BUDG and ECON Committees, in Strasbourg.

Tuesday 10 February

College meeting
EU Commissioners will gather in Strasbourg to unveil two new initiatives: the action plan against cyberbullying, and the action plan on drone security and counter-drone security.

Šuica meets with François-Xavier Bellamy and Céline Imart, Members of the European Parliament
Commissioner Dubravka Šuica will meet with François-Xavier Bellamy and Céline Imart, Members of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg. 

Mînzatu participates in the European Parliament Hearing on Subcontracting and Labour Intermediation
Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu will participate in the European Parliament Hearing on Subcontracting and Labour Intermediation, in Strasbourg.

Wednesday 11 February

Kallas meets Helen McEntee
High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas will meet Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, also serves as Minister of Defence of Ireland, in Brussels.

Ribera participates in the European Industry Summit
Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera will participate in the European Industry Summit, in Antwerp.

Fitto meets with Robert Fico
Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto will meet with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, in Bratislava.

Thursday 12 February

von der Leyen participates in the informal EU leaders’ retreat
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the informal EU leaders’ retreat, in Alden Biesen. 

Kubilius participates in the Munich Security Conference
Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will participate in the Munich Security Conference, in Munich. 

Jørgensen participates in the annual High-Level Energy Dialogue with Algeria
Commissioner Dan Jørgensen will participate in the annual High-Level Energy Dialogue with Algeria.

Friday 13 February

von der Leyen participates in the Munich Security Conference 2026
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the Munich Security Conference 2026, in Munich. 

Kallas attends the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ meeting in the margins of the Munich Security Conference 2026
High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas will attend the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ meeting in the margins of the Munich Security Conference 2026, in Munich. 

Hansen participates in a roundtable discussion with young farmers
Commissioner Christophe Hansen will participate in a roundtable discussion with young farmers, in Nuremberg.

An overview of the Commission College can be found here; 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


Thursday 12 February 

Public hearing: A Culture Compass for Europe
This public hearing will aim to present and discuss the European Commission’s proposal for a Culture Compass for Europe, a new strategic framework intended to place culture at the heart of EU policymaking. The event will gather key institutional actors, civil society organisations, social partners, and experts to reflect on the Compass’s priorities and to contribute to the preparation of the EESC Opinion (SOC/853).

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 09 February

Local Dialogue: The impact of EU decisions on citizens’ everyday lives in light of the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034
The exchange, titled ‘The impact of EU decisions on citizens’ everyday lives in light of the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034: housing, water management, education and research’, will take place within the framework of the CoR External Bureau meeting in Cyprus, and will involve citizens, young people and students.

Wednesday 11 February

5th Congress – European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities
The conference will discuss the further development of family-friendly policies in European regions, with several municipalities presenting their best practices.

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.

Cypriot Presidency 


Thursday 12  – Friday 13 February

Informal meeting of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council configuration (EPSCO)
The Informal Ministerial Meeting, held in Lefkosia, will place its focus on the European Anti-Poverty Strategy and the European Union’s overarching objective of eradicating poverty. Ministers will also address the major challenges associated with ensuring access to high-quality Long-Term Care that meets the evolving needs of ageing.

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

European Ombudsman


Tuesday 10 February

Lecture at Syracuse University Strasbourg
The European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho will address students at Syracuse University in Strasbourg.

Wednesday 11 February

Meeting with the President of the University of Strasbourg & Dean of the Faculty of Law
The European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho will meet with the President of the University of Strasbourg & Dean of the Faculty of Law in order to develop a partnership between EO and the University of Strasbourg and the Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management.

Meeting students from College of Europe
The European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho will meet with students of the Politics Department from the College of Europe for a discussion.

The EU Ombudsman calendar of activities can be found here.

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