What is on the table at the European Council? Watch this roundtable from the European Council’s main feed and follow the discussions taking place at the heart of European policymaking. The European Council brings EU leaders together to discuss...

Is Europe heading for a major political showdown over Ukraine, migration, and the EU budget? Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš delivered strong remarks at the European Council summit in Brussels on October 16, 2026, challenging key EU proposals and...

Will Europe unite to deliver urgent support to Ukraine before winter? At the European Council summit in Brussels on October 15–16, 2026, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called on European leaders to strengthen financial, military, and non-military support...

Will Europe secure Ukraine’s financial future while confronting Russia and navigating global trade tensions? 🇺🇦🇪🇺 At the European Council summit in Brussels, Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin discusses Ukraine’s urgent funding needs, EU enlargement, frozen Russian assets, and...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces pressing questions at a European Council press conference in Brussels, addressing the future of Ukraine's defence, relations with U.S. President Donald Trump, and Europe's continued support amid the ongoing war with Russia. Key topics...

Can Belgium change the European Union’s approach to Ukraine funding, frozen Russian assets, and business regulations? Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever outlined Belgium’s key priorities during the European Council summit in Brussels on 15–16 October 2026, raising important...

Is Sweden ready to challenge the EU’s massive new budget plan? Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has strongly rejected the initial proposal for the European Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034, calling it “far too big, far too expensive” during...

How will Europe's education systems prepare students for the future of work? EU Education Ministers gathered at Dublin Castle, Ireland, on October 15–16, 2026, to discuss the future of education, skills development, and lifelong learning. Under the Irish Presidency...

What are the biggest issues facing the European Union? 🇪🇺 In this EP Pre-session Briefing, European Parliament spokespersons and political group representatives outline the key debates, policy priorities, and decisions expected during the October plenary session in Strasbourg. The...

Why are humanitarian aid workers being killed while saving lives? At the International Conference on the Protection of Aid Workers, European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher deliver powerful messages on the growing collapse of...

What is Austria demanding from the EU on Ukraine funding, the long-term budget, and Europe’s economic future? Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker addressed journalists at the European Council summit in Brussels on October 15–16, 2026, outlining Austria’s priorities on...

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean take center stage as MEPs debate persistent Turkish provocations involving Greece and Cyprus. 🇬🇷 🇨🇾 🇹🇷 The European Parliament discussion addresses alleged airspace and maritime violations, the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, Cyprus,...

What does Europe’s new strategy mean for its 4,000+ islands, coastal communities and nine outermost regions? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary debate, MEPs discuss the high cost of living, transport and energy costs, depopulation, fisheries, tourism, water...

What did the European Commission reveal on October 8, 2026? 🇪🇺 This EC Midday Press Briefing covered major questions on energy security, European refineries, gas demand, diesel supplies, oil stocks, the Eurogroup, EU budget rules, the Recovery and...

What did the European Commission say about the EU Court of Auditors’ latest budget findings? This press Q&A examines concerns over the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), including alleged payment errors involving 16 milestones and targets out of...

Watch the European Parliament plenary voting session on the resolution concerning the need for an EU strategy to counter Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network. The session features an extensive series of roll-call and...

What could Corridor VIII mean for Europe’s future connectivity? 🇧🇬🇪🇺 On October 8, 2026, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos joined senior officials in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the International Ministerial Conference on Corridor VIII. The strategic route aims...

What does Europe’s future look like for people living on islands, coastal communities and outermost regions? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary session, Commissioner Raffaele Fitto presents the closing statement on the EU’s strategies for islands, coastal communities...

Could Europe’s new energy strategy actually lower diesel and gas prices? 🇪🇺 In this European Commission Q&A, officials discuss the proposed strategic dialogue with European refineries, a new initiative to aggregate energy demand, diesel supplies, emergency oil stocks,...

What does the latest U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue mean for security, energy, and regional cooperation? 🇺🇸🇬🇷 On October 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis opened the sixth round of the U.S.-Greece...

What is changing in Sweden’s security environment—and why is Russia at the center of growing European concerns? In this October 6, 2026 Swedish government press briefing, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and key ministers assess the evolving security situation...

What comes after 25 years in public service? 🇮🇳 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi on October 7, 2026, marking 25 years since he first took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister...

What will the EU’s first dedicated anti-corruption strategy look like? 🇪🇺 During the European Parliament’s Strasbourg plenary session on 7 October 2026, MEPs are scheduled to question Commissioner Michael McGrath on the upcoming EU anti-corruption strategy, expected before...

What will Europe’s next long-term budget mean for security, farmers, regions, research, climate, and competitiveness? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary debate, MEPs examine the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and clash over whether the EU needs...

Why is the cost of living rising across Europe, and what can the EU do about it? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary debate, MEPs confront soaring energy, fuel, food, rent and housing costs, while debating regulation, taxation,...

Why are millions of Europeans struggling to afford housing, energy, and everyday essentials? In this European Parliament plenary debate, Irish Minister of State Thomas Byrne and European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen address Europe’s growing cost-of-living...

What is Russia’s vision for Eurasian cooperation—and how could the CIS and Caspian region shape the future? 🇷🇺🇹🇲 On October 7, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed a press conference in Turkmenbashi following meetings under the Commonwealth...

What does rebuilding international trust require? 🇬🇶 Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President in Charge of National Defense and Security of Equatorial Guinea, addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026. In his speech, he...