The European Union and Western Balkan countries have endorsed a declaration to step up cooperation in research and innovation, reaffirming shared commitment to the region’s path towards EU membership.
BRIEFING
This week, farm ministers try to agree post-2027 rules for the common agricultural policy (CAP), while energy ministers discuss the proposed regulation on network charges, aimed at future-proofing electricity bills in the EU; the Commission holds the Annual Conference on Regulatory Scrutiny, an implementation dialogue on digital finance, the EU-Central Asia Innovation Forum 2026, and a Workshop on Digitalisation and AI in the energy sector; and MEPs on delegations investigate working conditions at Amazon warehouses in Poland and Germany, visit Hungary to assess developments in light of the new government’s pledges to restore the rule of law, monitor Serbia’s early parliamentary elections and engage in talks with Chinese counterparts on fair competition and trade.
Key events to watch out for in the Eurozone’s Economic Calendar for this week 25 – 30 October 2026.
