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On 21 October 2025, the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate adopted its work programme for 2026 (2026 CWP). In line with the Commission President's political guidelines and letter of intent and highlighting the need for full implementation of Mario Draghi's competitiveness report, the 2026 CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, innovation and collective security. In parallel, the Commission commits to advancing simplification, implementation, and this year, also to strengthening enforcement. These three areas will remain key horizontal priorities for the entire Commission mandate. Just like last year's CWP, the 2026 CWP adheres to the seven headline ambitions put forward in the political guidelines. It is accompanied by a report on implementation, simplification and enforcement, the first of its kind. This new annual report is set to replace the annual burden survey. Annex I of the 2026 CWP puts forward 70 major new legislative and non-legislative initiatives, 44 % of which fall under the competitiveness headline ambition. (Up to) 48 of the new initiatives are legislative, including three sector-specific omnibus packages (on energy product legislation, taxation and citizens). Of the forthcoming legislative initiatives, 67 % are likely revisions of existing legislation, while more than half have a strong simplification dimension. Unlike previous CWPs, the 2026 CWP does not indicate whether a legislative initiative will be accompanied by an impact assessment; this lack of transparency runs counter to the spirit of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making. Information on the Commission's 'Have your say' portal shows that, at the time of writing, two thirds of the up to 48 legislative initiatives were expected to be accompanied by an impact assessment (though the final number may be higher). The annual evaluation plan presented in Annex II of the CWP, comprising 20 evaluations, does not appear exhaustive. Finally, the communication on Better Regulation, expected in Q2 2026, may entail a revision of the Better Regulation Guidelines, the first since 2021.
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Danone Djurdjura Algérie a inauguré ce mercredi 26 novembre son tout nouveau siège administratif dans la zone industrielle d’Akbou, dans la wilaya de Béjaïa. Cette […]

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Council agrees position on simplification package to boost Europe’s defence industry and readiness.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment, social policy and health) will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 14.30.

Council agrees position on simplification package to boost Europe’s defence industry and readiness.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

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The Western Balkans region stands at a critical crossroads for democracy, challenged by rising disinformation campaigns that exploit social divisions and fuel political polarisation, ultimately undermining democratic institutions and sowing scepticism toward European integration.

In the morning of 2 December, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) will hold a joint public hearing and discuss ways to effectively counter disinformation and FIMI in the Western Balkans, strengthen its democratic institutions, build public trust, and focus on the role the EU can play in this process.

Location : Brussels
Programme
Poster
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Influencerin Sara Leutenegger musste sich gleich doppelt aufregen: 90 Franken Busse im Tram und 40 Franken Parkstrafe an einem Tag. Sie beklagt mangelnde Toleranz gegenüber Eltern und hinterfragt die späte Zustellung der Parkbusse.

The award ceremony for 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought laureates Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli will be held on Tuesday 16 December.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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The award ceremony for 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought laureates Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli will be held on Tuesday 16 December.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Was darf in der Weihnachtszeit auf keinen Fall fehlen? Genau, der Adventskranz. Den gibt es heute nicht klassisch aus Tannenbaumzweigen, sondern auch in der Kuchenform oder in alten Konservendosen. Wir zeigen dir, wies geht:

Saftige Äpfel, knusprige Streusel und eine warme Zimtnote – dieser vegane Apfelkuchen ist der Herbst auf dem Teller. Schnell gebacken und herrlich aromatisch, bringt er das Beste aus der Saison direkt in deine Küche und macht jeden Tee- oder Kaffeegenuss zu einem kleinen Fest.

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DRAFT REPORT on the EU strategy to face the new theories against democracy
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Bernard Guetta

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Next AFET committee meeting will be held on:

• Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 December, room ANTALL 2Q2, Brussels
• Tuesday 9 December, room SPINELLI 1E2, Brussels - extraordinary meeting

Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".

AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2025
AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2026
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
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The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on a draft law preventing and combating child sexual abuse online.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will take place on 27 November 2025 at 15.30.