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Weekly European Agenda 12/10/2026

12-16 October 2026

Monday 12 October

 

Tuesday 13 October 

 

Wednesday 14 October

Thursday 15 October

Friday 16 October

Institutional Agendas

European Parliament

Monday 12 October

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
Debates: Exchange of views with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy); Exchange of views with Roxana Mînzatu (Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness)

Committee on Fisheries (PECH)
Votes: Multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea; 
Debates: Debrief on the ongoing Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements negotiations, including Mauritania; Implementation into Union law of the latest measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations; Public hearing on “Stepping up the EU’s support to small-scale fisheries”;

Committee on Budgets (BUDG)
Votes: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections; Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Finland – EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper; 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; 2026 Budget: Section III – Commission:DEC 15/2026, DEC 16/2026, DEC 17/2026; 2026 Budget: Other Sections EP: C7/2026, C8/2026;  EESC: INF 4/2026, INF 5/2026, INF 6/2026; CoR: INF 5/2026, INF 6/2026; European Ombudsman: n°2/2026; Building policy: Any building request received
Debates: General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections; Draft Amending Budget 3/2026, adjustments in expenditure, update of revenues and other technical updates; 2026 Budget: Section III – Commission: DEC 18/2026; DEC 19/2026; DEC 20/2026; 2026 Budget: Other Sections EP: C7/2026, C8/2026; EESC: INF 4/2026, INF 5/2026, INF 6/2026; CoR: INF 5/2026, INF 6/2026; European Ombudsman: n°2/2026; Building policy: Any building request received

Committee on Petitions (PETI)
Debates: Petitions for discussion in committee on the basis of the Commission’s written reply or other documents received; Petitions which it is proposed to close in the light of the Commission’s written reply or other documents received

Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI)
Debates: Objection pursuant to rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to Draft Commission Implementing Decision determining, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/573 of the European Parliament and of the Council, reference values for the period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 for each producer or importer which has lawfully placed hydrofluorocarbons on the Union market from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024 – D116007; Objection pursuant to rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the Draft Commission Implementing Regulation determining revised benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances for the period from 2026 to 2030 pursuant to Article 10a(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council – D116357; Joint ENVI – ENVE meeting on “Building a sustainable future: funding environmental and climate policies in the Next Multiannual Financial Framework”

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
Debates: Menopause beyond a health issue: turning menopause into an economic, working and social priority; Chemical submission: addressing its consequences on women’s rights and safety in the EU; Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament – annual report 2025; Coordinators’ meeting

Thursday 15 October

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Debates: Working Group on the implementation of the Union Customs Code (UCC); Joint Working Group on the implementation and enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence Act;  IMCO mission to Seoul, South Korea, 20 – 24 September 2026; European Product Act: Future proofing EU Product Law; Scrutiny session on Implementation of the Customs Reform; Insights of the EUR 3 temporary customs duty; Delegated act establishing the amount of Union “handling fee”; The Discontinuation of digital products and services –issues at stake and possible solutions; Presentation of a study and exchange of views on issues raised by the European Citizens Initiative “Stop destroying videogames”

Committee on Regional Development (REGI)
Debates: Annual joint REGI-COTER meeting; “Keeping Cohesion at the Heart of Europe’s Future”

Committee on Public Health (SANT)
Votes: The impact of US pharmaceutical policies to the availability and pricing of medicine in Europe
Debates: Presentation of the Policy Department study on in-depth analysis on the use of data for AI in public health; Workshop on Mental Health

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

European Council 

Thursday 15 October – Friday 16 October 

European Council
EU leaders will discuss competitiveness and energy prices, the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034, support for Ukraine and defence readiness, migration, enlargement and reforms, and developments in the Middle East. Agenda to be released at a later date.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

Council of Ministers 

Monday 12 October

Foreign Affairs Council
The next Foreign Affairs Council will take place in Luxembourg, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the intensifying hybrid campaign targeting the EU and its Member States, following an informal exchange with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Ministers will also address the situation in the Middle East, including developments in Iran, freedom of navigation, Gaza and the West Bank. In addition, the Council will exchange views on the security and defence implications of EU enlargement and deeper cooperation with candidate countries, while also discussing the situation in Georgia. Before the meeting, ministers will hold an informal breakfast on countering foreign information manipulation and interference and strengthening strategic communication.

Environment Council
The Environment Council will meet to discuss the review of the EU Emissions Trading System, with ministers exchanging views on key elements of the package proposed as part of the implementation of the 2040 climate target. Ministers will also seek to approve conclusions ahead of COP31 on climate change in Antalya and COP17 on biodiversity in Yerevan, with a focus on implementation of the Paris Agreement and progress towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Irish Presidency and the European Commission will also brief ministers on the outcome of the UN conference on combatting desertification.

Tuesday 13 October

General Affairs Council
The General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels to discuss the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034 and continue preparations for the October European Council, including draft conclusions and the state of play on the EU’s legislative priorities and the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap. Ministers will also receive an update on the rule of law situation in Hungary under the Article 7 procedure and will be invited to approve conclusions on the European Democracy Shield, with a focus on inclusive democratic participation and societal resilience. The Presidency will also present the state of play on omnibus simplification packages.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.

European Commission and High Representative

Monday 12 October

von der Leyen participates in the EPP Group Study Days
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the EPP Group Study Days in Taormina

Kallas chairs the Foreign Affairs Council meeting
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will chair the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg

Kubilius receives the award of the Poland – Lithuania Forum
Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will receive the award of the Poland – Lithuania Forum for Cooperation and Dialogue in Warsaw

Tuesday 13 October

Kallas meets Wadephul
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will meet Dr Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany in Berlin

Kubilius meets with Kosiniak-Kamysz
Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will meet with Mr Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for National Defence of Poland in Warsaw

Roswall hosts a roundtable on water resilience
Commissioner Jessika Roswall will host a roundtable on water resilience with members of ‘Business in the Community Ireland’ in Dublin

Wednesday 14 October

von der Leyen participates in the Tripartite Social Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels

Kallas attends a session of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will attend a session of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag in Berlin

Micallef meets with representatives of YouTube platform
Commissioner Glenn Micallef will meet with representatives of YouTube platform in Brussels

Thursday 15 October

von der Leyen participates in the EPP Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the EPP Summit in Brussels

Roswall gives a keynote address at the 12th Congress of European Farmers
Commissioner Jessika Roswall will give a keynote address at the 12th Congress of European Farmers in Stockholm

Hoekstra hosts an implementation dialogue
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will host an implementation dialogue on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Friday 16 October

von der Leyen participates in the European Council meeting
President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the European Council meeting in Brussels

Kallas attends the European Council meeting
High Representative Vice-President Kaja Kallas will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels

Micallef speaks at ‘The Future of Erasmus+ starts with Youth’ conference
Commissioner Glenn Micallef will speak at ‘The Future of Erasmus+ starts with Youth’ conference by The European Youth Forum in Brussels

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

Monday 12 October

National and regional partnership plans in focus: the civil society perspective
The European Economic and Social Committee will host a policy debate in Brussels on how National and Regional Partnership Plans will work in practice. Bringing together civil society organisations, social partners and institutional representatives, the event will focus on transparency, inclusiveness and the impact of the plans. Participants will exchange views on existing gaps and good practices, with particular attention to strengthening the role of organised civil society in shaping and monitoring their implementation across the EU.

Tuesday 13 October – Wednesday 14 October  

Decent Work for All in Europe
The EESC Workers’ Group will hold an extraordinary meeting in Dublin in the context of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Bringing together EESC members, EU officials, Members of the European Parliament, Irish trade union representatives and academics, the conference will focus on decent work in Europe. Discussions will cover the minimum wage directive, the impact of the digital era on working conditions, and Ireland’s relationship with the EU and the United Kingdom.

Friday 16 October

Islands at the Forefront: Harnessing Insularity as a Catalyst for Innovation, Transition, and Spatial Resilience
The EESC, in cooperation with INSULEUR, will hold a public hearing in Syros as part of the preparation of its opinion on an EU Strategy for Islands. Bringing together local and regional authorities, civil society, businesses, academia and citizens, the event will examine challenges facing Europe’s islands, including connectivity, demographic change, access to services and climate resilience. Discussions will also highlight opportunities linked to the blue economy, innovation, renewable energy, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage, with the conclusions feeding directly into the EESC’s work on future EU island policy.

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 12 October

The State of Regions and Cities in the European Union
This flagship event will be organised by the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels to open the European Week of Regions and Cities and present the 2026 State of Regions and Cities report. Bringing together senior EU and national policymakers, the event will examine the most pressing challenges facing Europe’s regions and cities and their role in strengthening competitiveness, cohesion, resilience and democratic governance. Discussions will also highlight how local and regional authorities can contribute to Europe’s long-term transformation, including through stronger local finance, fair living conditions and place-based solutions.

National and Regional Partnership Plans with local and regional authorities at the centre: myth or reality?
The European Committee of the Regions will host a Cohesion Alliance conference in Brussels on the role of local and regional authorities in the preparation of National and Regional Partnership Plans for 2028–2034. The event will present evidence on their involvement in the plans and bring together Cohesion Alliance partners for a political discussion on the future of cohesion policy, the post-2027 EU budget and the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans Fund.

Thursday 15 October

Resilient Regions, Resilient Europe: Delivering Solutions in Times of Crisis
The European Committee of the Regions will host a conference in Brussels on how Cohesion Policy can better support regions in anticipating and responding to crises. Bringing together regional leaders and EU policymakers, the event will examine lessons from recent health, migration, security, environmental and wildfire emergencies, and consider how the next Multiannual Financial Framework can strengthen regional resilience, coordination and territorial targeting.

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 

Monday 12 October – Tuesday 13 October

Informal meeting of Telecommunications Ministers (TTE Telecoms)
The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers in Limerick. Ministers will exchange views on the Digital Networks Act, as well as subsea cable connectivity and resilience, digital connectivity and consumer protection. The meeting will also support efforts to build common understanding on key aspects of the Digital Networks Act.

Thursday 15 October – Friday 16 October

Informal meeting of Education Ministers (EYCS Education)
The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of EU education ministers in Dublin. Ministers responsible for primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as youth, will exchange views on shared priorities, emerging challenges and opportunities for stronger European cooperation. The meeting will also support strategic discussions ahead of the formal Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council in November.

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

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