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EU Agenda: Week Ahead – 22-27 June 2026

This week, energy ministers seek agreement on the European grids package; environment ministers discuss progress on amendment of the regulation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans; the Second EU-Brazil Investment Forum takes place in Brazil; the Commission holds a workshop on unlocking demand-side flexibility from buildings; EU Parliament and Council negotiators attempt to update the EU directive on combating and preventing child sexual abuse; and MEPs in committee vote to strengthen European defence capabilities. The week’s events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings from 22 to 27 June 2026.

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New Polish EU presidency to focus on security

Poland took over the presidency of the EU on 1 January promising to strenthen European security in its external, internal, information, economic, energy, food, and health dimensions.

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MEPs give go-ahead to ‘von der Leyen II’ Commission

The European Parliament gave formal approval Wednesday to the new team and programme of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, with her College of Commissioners expected to take office on 1 December.