European Union

The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as EU Special Representative for Human Rights, from 19 October 2026 to 29 February 2028.

The Council has adopted a recommendation setting out a person-centred, housing-led approach to preventing housing exclusion, including homelessness, in the EU.

Council reaches partial negotiating position on an updated set of rules governing the common market organisation for agricultural products in the framework of the negotiations on the post-2027 MFF.

The Council has approved conclusions calling for greater efforts to boost equality as a means of strengthening economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.

The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 19-25 October 2026.

During the press conference held after at the end of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions on competitiveness and energy prices, trade, the next multiannual financial framework, Ukraine, and migration.

On 15 and 16 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, the next multiannual financial framework, the Middle East, European defence and security, migration, enlargement and reforms and other items.

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

Before the start of the second day of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026, European Council President, António Costa, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen and President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addressed the press.

On 15 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms.

President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, discussed “How to raise Europe’s productivity” with the Atlantic Council at the IMF meetings in Bangkok

The Council has adopted restrictive measures against three individuals and nine entities involved in the import of sanctioned goods to Russia, and in the circumvention of sanctions related to oil and financial transactions.

The Council has adopted a recommendation setting out a person-centred, housing-led approach to preventing housing exclusion, including homelessness, in the EU.

On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The proposed amendments to the CRMA aim to bolster the EU’s strategic autonomy by securing a sustainable and circular supply of critical raw materials.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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MEPs want to exempt only small companies from the obligation to appoint representatives for waste legislation compliance in each member state where they sell their products.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The proposed amendments to the CRMA aim to bolster the EU’s strategic autonomy by securing a sustainable and circular supply of critical raw materials.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MEPs want to exempt only small companies from the obligation to appoint representatives for waste legislation compliance in each member state where they sell their products.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP