This Week in Higher Ed — Brussels (#24, 2026) ERC awards €838m for frontier research; Regulation (EU) 2026/1388 reshapes plant genomic rules; Commission extends Ukrainian protection; ITRE hearing on Digital Networks Act.
This Week in Foreign Affairs — Brussels (#24, 2026) New EU-Mexico global agreement endorsed; Council agrees foreign investment screening reform; Solidarity with Ukraine reaffirmed at Recovery Conference; Enhanced strategic focus on East Asia.
This Week in Freight & Ports — Brussels (#24, 2026) Deal on transport passenger rights; Commission supports submarine cable resilience; Military mobility rules progress; Council renews Russia sanctions; Committee addresses aviation and cohesion fund.
This Week in Fisheries — Brussels (#24, 2026) AgriFish Council evaluates fisheries policy; CITES amendments adopted in EU law; modifications approved for 'Moules de bouchot' TSG;
This Week in Environment — Brussels (#24, 2026) Landmark new genomic techniques regulation; major forest reproductive material reform; EU-wide biodiversity and CITES updates; Council sets energy and nature strategy direction; Circular Economy hearing.
This Week in Finance — Brussels (#24, 2026) Foreign investment screening regulation adopted; Romania faces Council decision over deficit response; Commission approves support for Romania's development bank; digital euro moves ahead; VAT fraud debate.
This Week in Defence — Brussels (#24, 2026) Parliament backs AGILE defence innovation pilot; Military mobility rules advance; Defence incorporated in foreign investment screening; Council renews Russia sanctions.