he EU Commission proposes digital social security documents, faster recognition of EU and non-EU qualifications and a stronger European Labour Authority. Its fair labour mobility package aims to reduce paperwork, protect mobile workers and improve enforcement against fraud and exploitation. The five legislative proposals require adoption by the European Parliament and Council.
The EU Parliament has adopted negotiating positions to extend CBAM to more downstream goods, tighten anti-circumvention rules and establish a temporary decarbonisation fund supporting EU producers and downstream operators from 2027 to 2029. Trilogue negotiations with the EU Council will determine the final legislative texts.
At the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, EU leaders outlined a stronger security focus for the forthcoming Arctic strategy. Russian military activity, China’s growing interest and new maritime routes are driving calls for closer partnerships and more icebreakers, alongside climate protection.
A coalition including Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion and former EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has unveiled a Transformative AI Strategy for Europe. More than 40 recommendations set out how to secure access to frontier AI, expand infrastructure and prepare for AI crises. The strategy targets a 15% European share of global AI data centre capacity by 2030, combining foreign investment with stronger safeguards for Europe’s sovereignty and security.
Backed by InvestEU, the EIB will lend Steady Energy up to €40 million to develop a small modular reactor for district and industrial heating. Its first investment in SMR technology will fund research, testing and licensing in Finland from 2026 to 2028.
On Tuesday, MEPs backed the temporary removal of tariffs on a broad range of Armenian products. The EU Parliament approved a European Commission proposal without amendment, by 583 votes to 49, and with 39 abstentions.
MEPs approved an agreement incorporating conservation and control measures from six regional fisheries management organisations into EU law. The measures aim to protect marine ecosystems, clarify fishers’ obligations and ensure a level playing field with non-EU fleets.
MEPs adopted recommendations for a stronger EU Democracy Shield, seeking a well-funded coordination body, tougher enforcement of digital rules and better protection for elections, independent media and critical infrastructure. The report identifies Russia as the primary external threat. ECR opposed the text, citing concerns over EU powers, national sovereignty and interference in democratic choices.
The EU Commission invites applications for Project of Common Interest or Project of Mutual Interest status under TEN-E. Electricity transmission and storage projects have until 13 November 2026 to apply; smart electricity grids, smart gas grids and Article 24 projects until 4 December.
EU support helps fruit and vegetable producer organisations modernise, but most remain weak against large retailers, the European Court of Auditors finds. Membership fell 39% between 2012 and 2023, while complex rules and uneven national support hamper development.
The OECD calls on Switzerland to strengthen competition, cut administrative burdens and prepare public finances for population ageing. Its survey recommends more efficient healthcare spending and linking retirement age to life expectancy, while projecting growth of 2.0% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027.
MEPs from EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, ECR and Greens/EFA condemn the glorification of Ratko Mladić around his funeral in Serbia. Their statements call for accountability and respect for victims, with differing demands on EU accession, funding and the EPP’s ties to President Vučić’s party.
The EU Commission and European University Institute are launching the Energy Regulation Academy to help national authorities implement electricity market reforms. The three-year programme will provide specialised training, peer exchange and tailored support for public sector professionals.
he EU Commission proposes digital social security documents, faster recognition of EU and non-EU qualifications and a stronger European Labour Authority. Its fair labour mobility package aims to reduce paperwork, protect mobile workers and improve enforcement against fraud and exploitation. The five legislative proposals require adoption by the European Parliament and Council.
At the EU-China round-table in Hangzhou, the European Economic and Social Committee called for greater trade reciprocity and market access, stronger poverty reduction efforts, people-centred AI and respect for human and workers’ rights.
At the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, EU leaders outlined a stronger security focus for the forthcoming Arctic strategy. Russian military activity, China’s growing interest and new maritime routes are driving calls for closer partnerships and more icebreakers, alongside climate protection.
The EU Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada. With a regional remit extending to the Arctic, it will also provide an important platform for parliamentary engagement on issues of growing strategic importance to both the EU and Canada.
MEPs adopted recommendations for a stronger EU Democracy Shield, seeking a well-funded coordination body, tougher enforcement of digital rules and better protection for elections, independent media and critical infrastructure. The report identifies Russia as the primary external threat. ECR opposed the text, citing concerns over EU powers, national sovereignty and interference in democratic choices.
At the EU-China round-table in Hangzhou, the European Economic and Social Committee called for greater trade reciprocity and market access, stronger poverty reduction efforts, people-centred AI and respect for human and workers’ rights.
An EU Commission mid-term assessment finds all five Horizon Europe Missions advancing towards their 2030 goals. Climate adaptation measures now cover 292 regional and local authorities, exceeding the target of 150, while work on climate-neutral cities, cancer, waters and soil health progresses.
At their bilateral meeting during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a closer China–India partnership and stronger global coordination, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed border peace and respect for existing agreements. India’s account also highlighted trade imbalances, supply chains and market access concerns.
A coalition including Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion and former EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has unveiled a Transformative AI Strategy for Europe. More than 40 recommendations set out how to secure access to frontier AI, expand infrastructure and prepare for AI crises. The strategy targets a 15% European share of global AI data centre capacity by 2030, combining foreign investment with stronger safeguards for Europe’s sovereignty and security.
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has deployed the initial operating capability of the Single Reporting Platform (SRP). The Agency has developed, operates and maintains the online tool to enable manufacturers and open-source software stewards to meet their new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. Designed to support effective vulnerability management across the EU, the SRP allows users to report once and communicate the relevant information to all appropriate authorities.
The EU Commission wants to simplify the European Capitals of Culture programme, encourage joint and cross-border bids, and place greater emphasis on lasting benefits, youth participation and sustainable urban development. Creative Europe countries outside the EU could compete for the title from 2034.
At the International Space Summit in Paris, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for joint European investment in launchers, satellite systems and space security. Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen outlined plans for EU-wide satellite services and direct-to-device connectivity.
The European Parliament’s ITRE Committee backs European Business Wallets as a trusted digital identity tool for companies, potentially saving businesses up to €150bn annually. Use would be voluntary for firms but mandatory for public bodies, with strict EU data, cloud and ownership safeguards.
European Council President António Costa used meetings with Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk to press for stronger EU defence readiness, continued support for Ukraine and an agreement on the 2028–2034 budget by year-end. He also called for new EU own resources, faster Single Market reform and lower energy costs.
The EU Commission’s proposed European Innovation Act would create common rules for R&D procurement, introduce an EU preference, and develop an EU framework for IP-backed finance. It also aims to help startups and scaleups test, fund and commercialise innovation across the Single Market.
The EU General Court upheld the Commission’s prohibition of Booking’s acquisition of Etraveli Group, finding that the transaction would strengthen Booking’s dominant position in hotel online travel agencies and significantly impede effective competition.
EuroHPC JU and Sweden’s NAISS have inaugurated Arrhenius, a new mid-range supercomputer at Linköping University. Delivering more than 60 petaflops, the €68.5m system will support AI, climate, materials and life-science research while expanding secure, energy-efficient computing capacity across Europe.
On Tuesday, MEPs backed the temporary removal of tariffs on a broad range of Armenian products. The EU Parliament approved a European Commission proposal without amendment, by 583 votes to 49, and with 39 abstentions.
MEPs from EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, ECR and Greens/EFA condemn the glorification of Ratko Mladić around his funeral in Serbia. Their statements call for accountability and respect for victims, with differing demands on EU accession, funding and the EPP’s ties to President Vučić’s party.
Europol and the Andorran Police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding connecting Andorra to Europol’s Secure Information Exchange Network Application (SIENA), further strengthening international law enforcement cooperation. Through this connection, the Andorran Police will be able to securely share law enforcement information with Europol and a wide network of European and international partners.
At the EU-China round-table in Hangzhou, the European Economic and Social Committee called for greater trade reciprocity and market access, stronger poverty reduction efforts, people-centred AI and respect for human and workers’ rights.
At the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, EU leaders outlined a stronger security focus for the forthcoming Arctic strategy. Russian military activity, China’s growing interest and new maritime routes are driving calls for closer partnerships and more icebreakers, alongside climate protection.
The EU Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada. With a regional remit extending to the Arctic, it will also provide an important platform for parliamentary engagement on issues of growing strategic importance to both the EU and Canada.
Moldova’s Deputy PM for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, says Chisinau’s demand for Russian troop withdrawal and Transnistria’s demilitarisation stands regardless of new intelligence data. A joint SIS-military report puts the Cobasna arsenal at 14,000 tonnes, below earlier OSCE estimates, with only 2,800 tonnes classed as live explosive charge, as the EU keeps its call for a settlement.
At their bilateral meeting during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a closer China–India partnership and stronger global coordination, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed border peace and respect for existing agreements. India’s account also highlighted trade imbalances, supply chains and market access concerns.
A coalition including Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion and former EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has unveiled a Transformative AI Strategy for Europe. More than 40 recommendations set out how to secure access to frontier AI, expand infrastructure and prepare for AI crises. The strategy targets a 15% European share of global AI data centre capacity by 2030, combining foreign investment with stronger safeguards for Europe’s sovereignty and security.
BRICS leaders at their New Delhi summit call for greater developing-country influence in global institutions and challenge unilateral sanctions, tariffs and carbon border measures. Their declaration also outlines cooperation on local-currency payments, AI governance, energy security and development finance.
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has deployed the initial operating capability of the Single Reporting Platform (SRP). The Agency has developed, operates and maintains the online tool to enable manufacturers and open-source software stewards to meet their new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. Designed to support effective vulnerability management across the EU, the SRP allows users to report once and communicate the relevant information to all appropriate authorities.
Europol supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor’s Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest warrants and simultaneous searches of 16 residential and commercial properties across Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The EU Aid Programme will support food-safety alignment, the Halloumi/Hellim PDO scheme, SMEs and Green Line trade. Funding will also cover energy, schools, waste infrastructure, scholarships and bicommunal initiatives intended to strengthen cooperation and reconciliation across Cyprus.
Copernicus Sentinel-3C has launched from Kourou to sustain Earth observation services tracking oceans, land and climate. Following several months of commissioning and calibration, it will provide data supporting disaster response, marine safety, agriculture and environmental monitoring.
Backed by InvestEU, the EIB will lend Steady Energy up to €40 million to develop a small modular reactor for district and industrial heating. Its first investment in SMR technology will fund research, testing and licensing in Finland from 2026 to 2028.
MEPs approved an agreement incorporating conservation and control measures from six regional fisheries management organisations into EU law. The measures aim to protect marine ecosystems, clarify fishers’ obligations and ensure a level playing field with non-EU fleets.
The EU Commission invites applications for Project of Common Interest or Project of Mutual Interest status under TEN-E. Electricity transmission and storage projects have until 13 November 2026 to apply; smart electricity grids, smart gas grids and Article 24 projects until 4 December.
EU support helps fruit and vegetable producer organisations modernise, but most remain weak against large retailers, the European Court of Auditors finds. Membership fell 39% between 2012 and 2023, while complex rules and uneven national support hamper development.
The EU Commission and European University Institute are launching the Energy Regulation Academy to help national authorities implement electricity market reforms. The three-year programme will provide specialised training, peer exchange and tailored support for public sector professionals.
In their adopted positions, MEPs propose raising the ETS1 reserve’s allowance invalidation threshold from 400 million to 650 million ahead of trilogue negotiations. Separately, they approved the provisional ETS2 reserve agreement to cushion consumers against sharp price swings. The EU Council adoption remains pending.
The EU Parliament has adopted negotiating positions to extend CBAM to more downstream goods, tighten anti-circumvention rules and establish a temporary decarbonisation fund supporting EU producers and downstream operators from 2027 to 2029. Trilogue negotiations with the EU Council will determine the final legislative texts.
ACER supports extending the exemption from building gas reverse-flow capacity from Slovenia to Austria until November 2029, finding no market demand and costs outweighing security-of-supply benefits. The EU Commission has four months to request changes to the national regulators’ decisions.
At the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, EU leaders outlined a stronger security focus for the forthcoming Arctic strategy. Russian military activity, China’s growing interest and new maritime routes are driving calls for closer partnerships and more icebreakers, alongside climate protection.
Romanian cattle farmers can receive direct grants of up to €50,000 per company under a €52 million scheme authorised by the EU Commission. The support addresses higher fuel and fertiliser prices linked to the Middle East crisis under the EU’s temporary State aid framework.
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