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- Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Lead Story
EU-Canada Summit in Montreal: "associate member" status fades after German veto
The 21st summit between the European Union and Canada opens in Montreal with the goal of a strategic alliance, but the final draft drops the reference to a future formal associate status, replaced by a more generic formulation.
- Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Analysis
Montreal opens EU-Canada summit, Brussels mobilises funds for Kyiv
Costa and von der Leyen in Montreal for the twenty-first summit with Ottawa on economy, energy and defence, as the Council of the European Union announces 4.9 billion euros for Ukraine.
- Thursday, 29 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Council of the European Union announced that the European Peace Facility is mobilizing 4.9 billion euros to support Ukraine. The decision is part of the weekly calendar of EU institutions, alongside the renewal of sanctions against ISIL/Daesh and Al-Qaeda and an agreement on Baltic Sea fishing for 2027. Source: Consilium.
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Analysis
Serbia, the Student List ends 14 years of Vučić's rule
In the early parliamentary elections of October 25, the movement born from student protests surpassed the outgoing president's party. The EU speaks of a popular mandate for change.
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Analysis
France, 2027 budget under the weight of debt
The National Assembly is discussing the revenue section of the budget law as the country records a deficit of 5.1% and debt at 115.6% of GDP, with the spread against Germany widening.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Analysis
Brussels proposes a 30,000-strong Frontex, with returns at its core
The European Commission presents a reform that turns the border agency into the main operational arm for migrant returns, with a dedicated reserve of 17,000 agents.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Brussels has adopted eight decisions to reimburse, through the European Peace Facility, military aid already provided by member states to Kyiv. The agreement also includes one billion in new military aid and brings the EU's total support through the same instrument to 10.8 billion euros. Sky TG24
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Analysis
Serbia, the Students' List ends 14 years of Vucic's power
The movement born from student protests obtains 52% of votes and between 135 and 140 seats out of 250; the former president acknowledges the defeat of the Serbian Progressive Party amid the highest turnout since the country's independence.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Japanese manufacturer will end sales of petrol and diesel cars in the European market by the end of 2027, in order to comply with EU emissions regulations, according to the Nikkei newspaper and sources from the brand in Germany. From 2028, the European range will consist exclusively of electric vehicles. ANSA
- Monday, 26 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against all 27 member states, Italy included, for failing to transpose the directive on the energy performance of buildings. This is not a measure targeting Italy but a delay common to the entire Union. Source: Notizie Geopolitiche.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · Analysis
France, curfew in Paris until Monday and protest bans over the weekend
Following the looting on October 17, Macron has asked prefects to authorize only trade union demonstrations held away from city centers; a nighttime curfew is in force in Paris, with total bans in Marseille, Lyon and other cities for Saturday, October 24.
- Friday, 23 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The summit of European Union leaders on October 22-23 opened by addressing the situation in Ukraine, with Zelensky heard by heads of state and government, and then the energy price crisis with short-term measures. The Commission has proposed postponing certain rules on methane imports by one year to ease pressure on industry. The issue of financing for Kyiv remains open, as the 90-billion loan for 2026-27 will not cover all of the country's needs. European Council President Antonio Costa will present a new document on the 2028-2034 budget in the coming weeks. Source: Adnkronos.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Analysis
France, Macron chooses unions as the only street interlocutor
After the disorders of 17 October, the Élysée authorises only union marches for Saturday 24 and deploys elite police and gendarmerie units. All intelligence services summoned.
- Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Analysis
EU Council moves forward on organic farming and homelessness, a week of agreements in Brussels
Within two days, the Council of the European Union reached an agreement with Parliament on support for organic farming and adopted a recommendation against homelessness.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Analysis
The European Union's new Arctic strategy puts security at the centre
The European Commission and the High Representative present a document that shifts the focus from climate to security, responding to tensions with Russia and Chinese assertiveness in the region.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The European Commission will verify whether the platform has assessed and mitigated the risks of fraudulent and phishing advertisements, and whether it has correctly labelled the most visible paid listings as advertising. The proceeding also concerns the sharing of booking data with accommodation providers. Source: European Commission.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Analysis
France, Lecornu imposes curfew after violence on October 17
The French prime minister ordered partial restrictions in several cities after looting followed protests against the rising cost of living, as candidates for the 2027 presidential election disagree on which measures to adopt.
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Council of the European Union adopted a recommendation on October 19 combining emergency support and long-term solutions to prevent homelessness and housing exclusion in member states. The text indicates a shared approach without direct constraints on national policies. Source: Consilium.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Analysis
The EU summit fails to unlock the Ets, but Rome reaches agreement on energy bills
At the European Council in Brussels, von der Leyen recalls the Union's weight in supporting Kyiv and Costa rules out an easing of sanctions on Russia; the Italian request for a revision of the Ets2 fails, while Palazzo Chigi announces an agreement with the Commission on the Bollette decree.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Brussels is launching a new Arctic strategy focused on energy, geopolitics and scientific cooperation, with a proposal for a European polar research hub. On Greenland's future, the EU reiterates that the decision rests with the Greenlandic people. Source: Il Messaggero.
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