EU institutions, Brussels, Strasbourg, common policies
The European Commission on 13 May 2026 tabled a long-awaited proposal to overhaul cross-border rail travel in the European Union, announcing rules that would enable single-ticket bookings across multiple rail operators for the first time — and, more importantly for passenger rights, full protection for travellers who miss a connection while travelling on such a…
EU education ministers approved on Monday 11 May 2026 a partial negotiating mandate on the Erasmus+ regulation for 2028-2034, the EU’s flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport. The mandate clears the Council to open trilogue negotiations with the European Parliament on the regulation that will succeed the current 2021-2027 cycle. EUR 40.8 billion…
The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU hosted an informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Nicosia on 10 and 11 May 2026, gathering EU national representatives — together with candidate countries and the United Kingdom — for a forward-looking discussion on the bloc’s next long-term budget, its enlargement architecture, and the…
Europe Day 9 May 2026 marks 76 years since the Schuman Declaration, 40 years since Spain and Portugal joined and 40 years of the EU flag and anthem. Celebrations across the bloc against a backdrop of the Iran war and transatlantic strain.
Europe Day on 9 May 2026 marks 76 years since the Schuman Declaration, 40 years since Spain and Portugal joined the EU and 40 years of the EU flag and anthem. Eurobarometer shows majority of citizens see the EU as pillar of stability and security.
Europe Day on 9 May 2026 marks 76 years since the Schuman Declaration, 40 years since Spain and Portugal joined the EU and 40 years of the EU flag and anthem. Eurobarometer shows majority of citizens see the EU as pillar of stability and security.
EU agenda 4-17 May 2026: ECOFIN agrees on VAT fraud rules, EU-Mexico summit on 22 May, COP30 preparations, defence file, and informal European Affairs ministers meeting.
Europe Day on 9 May 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. EU institutions in Luxembourg and Brussels open their doors to citizens with a wide range of activities.
The 8th EU-Mexico summit takes place in Mexico City on 22 May 2026, with Presidents Costa, von der Leyen and Sheinbaum focusing on the modernised Global Agreement, trade and migration.
European Council meets 18-19 June 2026 in Brussels with the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework as central agenda item, plus Ukraine support, defence, and One Europe One Market progress.