Tomorrow's EU Agenda: Geopolitics and Economic Stability — 06/10/2026

As we approach the October summit, the Brussels agenda is dominated by a dual focus on geopolitical strategy and economic rigor. MEPs and diplomats are set to navigate a challenging landscape ranging from democratic backsliding in Russia to the evolving EU-China relationship.

EP Plenary

• Debate on the 15-16 October EU summit with Ursula von der Leyen and the Irish Presidency.
• Address by Portuguese PM Luís Montenegro.
• Discussions on affordable housing, democratic failures in Russia, and EU-Beijing policy.
• Votes on economic governance, budgetary surveillance, and corporate tax policy.
• Legislative progress on worker protection against dangerous substances.

Council

• Coreper II meets to prepare the General Affairs Council, focusing on democratic resilience and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).
• Discussions on military mobility regulations.

Commission

• No specific Commission events scheduled for this session.