COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,EUROGROUP,update

 

Meetings Thursday, 08 October 2026

● Eurogroup   07/10/2026 17:15 | Media advisory | Media advisory - Eurogroup meeting of 8 October and Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 9 October 2026   Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 8 October - Eurogroup meeting Place: ECC Luxembourg Chair: Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup 14.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 14.45 Doorstep by Kyriakos Pierrakakis (live streaming) 15.00 Eurogroup meeting in regular format (roundtable) Preparation of international meetings - exchange rate developments Miscellaneous 15.45 Eurogroup meeting in inclusive format (roundtable) Savings and investments union - Annual stocktake on progress with the capital markets union Effectiveness and efficiency of public finances – challenges and opportunities The impact of energy markets on the euro area economy At the end of the meeting (+/- 19.00) - Press conference with President of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis and ESM Managing Director, Pierre Gramegna (live streaming). Videos and photos from the event Friday 9 October - Economic and Financial Affairs Council Place: ECC Luxembourg Chair: Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister of Finance of Ireland 08.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 08.30 Doorstep by Simon Harris (live streaming) 09.00 Ecofin breakfast (roundtable) 10.00 Beginning of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council Adoption of the agenda Approval of "A" items: - non-legislative list - legislative list (public session) +/- 10.20 Market integration and supervision package (public session) +/- 11.35 Any other business: - Current financial services legislative proposals (public session) +/- 11.50 Competitiveness of the banking sector +/- 12.50 Any other business:  - Status of the implementation of financial services legislation +/- 13.05 Economic and financial impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine +/- 13.25 Economic recovery in Europe +/- 13.35 European Semester 2026 – lessons learnt +/- 13.50 Implementation of the economic governance framework +/- 14.00 International meetings: - Follow-up to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on 31 August-1 September 2026 - Preparation of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on 15 October and the IMFC/World Bank annual meetings +/- 14.15 Conclusions on climate finance in view of the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) At the end of the Council (+/- 15.00) - Press conference with Tánaiste Simon Harris and Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis (live streaming). Videos and photos from the event Meeting page - Eurogroup of 8 October 2026 Meeting page - Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 9 October 2026 Arrangements for the press conferences The press conferences will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the ECC Luxembourg press room. To attend the event remotely, please use this link to register and have the possibility to ask questions. Those who already registered for previous press events of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council or Eurogroup do not need to do it again. Deadline for registration: Thursday, 8 October 2026, 18.00 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.   Visit the website ● European Council   08/10/2026 16:34 | Press release | European Council of 15-16 October 2026 - Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council   Dear colleagues, In a context of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, our next meeting will have a strong focus on the economy, and on delivering answers to challenges to European competitiveness and to affordability. For the short-term, we need to provide guidance to the Commission on targeted and temporary measures to alleviate the impact of high energy prices on our citizens and businesses – while continuing to pursue our strategy to reduce Europe’s dependence of fossil fuels.   We also need to review the implementation of our 2026-2027 overarching competitiveness strategy – the ‘One Europe, One Market’ agenda, together with the President of the European Parliament. I know this is a major priority for all the Leaders and the Irish Presidency is working hard to achieve results. We need to ensure that additional progress is made, so that the ambition at Leaders’ level – and the expectations that have been raised – are matched by concrete outcomes. These outcomes must translate into tangible opportunities for our companies, our start-ups and our citizens.  Furthermore, we will hear from the Commission – and provide further guidance – on the vital ongoing work to reduce the global macroeconomic imbalances that are having an impact on European industry.  The next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 is the strategic instrument to build a Europe that is more prosperous, more competitive and strategically more autonomous. Achieving a timely agreement on the next MFF will be essential to provide our economies with the predictability and stability they need in an unstable and unpredictable world. That is what our farmers, our researchers, our regions, our companies and our citizens expect from the European Union. In October, the MFF negotiations will enter a decisive phase. Our next meeting must therefore bring us closer to consolidating the key elements required to come to a final agreement by the end of the year. I count on your leadership and collaborative spirit. Ukraine remains a key priority for the European Union. We will reaffirm our continued support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. Considering Russia’s escalating attacks on critical infrastructure, it will be important to hear from President Zelenskyy on the country’s operational needs ahead of the coming winter. We will also take stock of Ukraine’s progress on the path towards EU accession, by then hopefully having opened further clusters.  Our meeting will also address the increasingly reckless behaviour by Russia, including its campaign of hybrid attacks across Europe. We stand united and determined in the face of this escalation and will continue to advance our defence readiness agenda. Building on our previous work, we will take stock of implementation to maintain momentum and accelerate progress across all work strands, including on addressing critical military capability gaps. We need to have two important strategic discussions. The first will focus on migration. The figures show that our comprehensive approach is working, as evidenced by a significant and sustained decrease in arrivals of irregular migrants. Adopted EU legislation is producing results. However, we must remain vigilant and prepared, act in solidarity when Member States face crisis situations and continue the work to improve our ability to deal with crises, including all cases of instrumentalization.  The second will address enlargement and reforms, with the Commission’s communication on ‘Preparing for a wider Union’ feeding into the discussions. Our debate will provide strategic guidance on the way forward. It will specifically highlight the ongoing work on the accession Treaty with Montenegro, and the aim to conclude negotiations with that candidate country hopefully by the end of this year. It is important that we revert to the situation in the Middle East. Our discussions will allow us to take stock of the latest developments in the region, including of their impact on freedom of navigation, a fundamental principle of international law, and maritime security – both crucial for global supply chains, especially with regard to energy, fertilisers and food.  Our meeting will start on Thursday 15 October, at 10:00 and my aim is to conclude the proceedings with lunch on Friday 16 October. I look forward to seeing you in Brussels, António Costa Invitation letter   Visit the website ● European Council   08/10/2026 13:43 | Meetings | Agenda highlights - Tripartite Social Summit, 14 October 2026   EU leaders and social partners will meet in Brussels to discuss the topic ‘Driving Europe Forward’.   View meeting page ● Council of the EU   07/10/2026 13:23 | Media advisory | Press briefing - General Affairs Council of 13 October 2026   The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11.30 in the Europa building press room. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person. To attend the event remotely, please use the link below to register and have the possibility to ask questions. Those who already registered for previous press events of the General Affairs Council do not need to do it again. Deadline for registration: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10.30 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Registration page Media accreditation for journalists   Visit the website ● Council of the EU   08/10/2026 10:03 | Meetings | General Affairs Council, 13 October 2026   Background brief - General Affairs Council of 13 October 2026   View meeting page ● Council of the EU

08/10/2026 12:26 | Press release | Russia’s hybrid activities: Council prolongs restrictive measures until October 2027   The Council today decided to prolong individual restrictive measures against those responsible for Russia’s destabilising actions abroad by one year, until 9 October 2027, in light of Russia’s continued an intensified hybrid activities, including Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) against the EU and its member states and partners. In total, restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities currently apply to 80 individuals and 20 entities. Those listed are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to them. Natural persons also face a travel ban that prohibits them from entering or transiting through EU territories. Background The framework for restrictive measures in response to Russia’s destabilising actions was set up on 8 October 2024 to target those engaged in actions and policies by the government of the Russian Federation, which undermine the fundamental values of the EU and its member states, their security, stability, independence and integrity. The sanctions regime targets also those responsible for Russia’s hybrid activities against third countries and international organisations. In its conclusions of 18 and 19 June 2026, the European Council condemned all recent hybrid attacks against the Union and its member states. In light of the persistent hybrid campaigns by hostile actors, notably Russia and Belarus, the European Council called for increased and urgent efforts to strengthen resilience, enhance preparedness, protect critical infrastructure, and prevent, deter and respond to hybrid attacks. The EU and its member states will continue to draw on the full range of tools available to protect, prevent, deter from and respond to such malicious behaviour. Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities (consolidated text dated 13 July 2026) European Council conclusions of June 2026 Russia's hybrid activities: EU sanctions (background information)   Visit the website

● Council of the EU

07/10/2026 11:36 | Media advisory | Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 12 October 2026   The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 10.45. This press briefing will be 'off the record' and will be given by a senior EEAS official in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building press room. To attend the event remotely, please use the link below to register and have the possibility to ask questions. Those who already registered for previous press events of the Foreign Affairs Council do not need to do it again. Deadline for registration: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 09.45. Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Registration page Media accreditation for journalists   Visit the website

● Συμβούλιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης

07/10/2026 10:44 | Συνεδριάσεις | Κύρια σημεία της ημερήσιας διάταξης - Συμβούλιο Εξωτερικών Υποθέσεων, 12 October 2026   Το Συμβούλιο Εξωτερικών Υποθέσεων θα ανταλλάξει απόψεις σχετικά με τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις που σχετίζονται με τον επιθετικό πόλεμο της Ρωσίας κατά της Ουκρανίας και την κατάσταση στη Μέση Ανατολή, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του πολέμου στο Ιράν και των επιπτώσεών του σε ολόκληρη την περιοχή. Οι υπουργοί θα συζητήσουν επίσης τις επιπτώσεις της διεύρυνσης στην ασφάλεια.   Ειδική σελίδα συνεδρίασης

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