Brussels Agenda Week Ahead: Gymnich Foreign Affairs, Competitiveness Council, EU-Western Balkans Summit Set Crucial Pre-June Council Tone
Between 26 May and 1 June 2026, the EU institutional agenda intensifies ahead of the June European Council, with foreign ministers gathering for the informal Gymnich meeting (27-28 May), the Competitiveness Council discussing the Industrial Accelerator Act (28-29 May), and the EU-Western Balkans summit setting strategic enlargement direction.