An independent panel of experts has recommended the Maltese city of Victoria as European Capital of Culture for 2031, set to share the title for 2031 with a city in Spain to be announced in December.
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This week, defence ministers exchange views on EU military support for Ukraine and on hybrid threats; justice ministers look to approve conclusions on combating racism and related forms of hatred and discrimination; the Commission holds events on the path forward for coal regions, innovation uptake, the EU Digital Product Passport for Batteries and the EU automotive industry; the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum discusses ways to strengthen democratic resilience and citizens’ trust in institutions; and MEPs in committee decide on the 2028-2034 new generation Erasmus+ programme to support education, training, youth and sport, and evaluate the EU’s cancer plan rollout.
Key events to watch out for in the Eurozone’s Economic Calendar for this week 28 September – 3 October 2026.











































