This week, EU leaders meet to discuss competitiveness, Ukraine and the next Multi-annual Financial Framework; Environment ministers discuss a proposed review of the EU’s emissions trading system; the European Commission holds Horizon info days, as well as workshops on creating venture builder roles in universities and research organisations, preparation of the Biotech Act II, and the 2026 Trade Policy Day to discuss the future of EU trade policy; the European Parliament hosts the Gulf Cooperation Council speakers’ conference; and we have the European Week of Regions and Cities. The week’s events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 12 to 17 October 2026.
