Tomorrow's EU Agenda: Budgetary Battles and Europol's Future — 21/10/2026

Brussels faces a high-stakes Tuesday as MEPs return to the chamber to dissect the recent European Council conclusions and tackle the critical 2027 general budget. With economic pressures mounting, the afternoon sessions will shift the focus toward transatlantic diplomacy ahead of the upcoming EU-Canada summit. Meanwhile, in the corridors of the Council, internal security remains the primary objective as member state representatives deliberate on the evolving mandate of Europol.

EP Plenary

• 09:00 - 11:50: Post-Council debate assessing the outcomes of the 15-16 October summit.
• 12:00 - 13:00: Crucial vote on the 2027 EU General Budget.
• 13:00 - 20:00: Debates regarding the roadmap for the EU-Canada summit scheduled for later this month.

Council

• 10:00: Law Enforcement Working Party (Police) convening to analyze the new Europol Regulation, specifically the proposed Information and Operational Hubs.

Commission

• Morning: President von der Leyen participates in the parliamentary review of the European Council's October decisions.
• All Day: Commission officials assist the Council's Law Enforcement Working Party in advancing the Europol reform package.