Agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 12 October 2026
The next Foreign Affairs Council will take place in Luxembourg and will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and escalating hybrid campaign targeting the EU and Member States
EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and escalating hybrid campaign targeting the EU and its member states, after an informal exchange of views with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha. The discussion will focus on the EU’s response to Russia’s intensified hybrid actions, as well as its support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
- Russia’s war against Ukraine (background information)
- EU military support for Ukraine (background information)
- EU solidarity with Ukraine (background information)
Situation in the Middle East
The Council will also discuss the situation in the Middle East in light of the latest developments in Iran, notably the issue of freedom of navigation, ahead of the second EU-GCC summit. Ministers will further exchange views on Gaza and the West Bank, with a view to the upcoming electoral cycle in the region.
- European Council conclusions (19 June 2026)
- EU position on the situation in the Middle East (background information)
- Timeline – Iran and the Middle East (background information)
- EU sanctions against Iran (background information)
- EU humanitarian support for Palestinians (background information)
Security impact on an enlarged Union
Ministers will finally exchange views on the impacts of enlargement on the EU’s security and defence, as well as the further deepening of cooperation with candidate countries and potential candidates on CFSP and CSDP matters.
Current affairs
Under current affairs, the Council will discuss the situation in Georgia.
In the margins of the meeting
Before the beginning of the Council, EU ministers will be invited to an informal breakfast on countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and strategic communication campaigns.
Practical information
- Meeting n° 4201
- Location: Luxembourg
Preparatory documents
- List of A items, legislative deliberations
- List of A items, non-legislative activities
- Provisional list of A items, legislative deliberations
- Provisional list of A items, non-legislative activities
- Provisional agenda
- Background brief