This Week in Higher Ed — Brussels (#27, 2026) Commission launches support for VET graduates; Major decisions reshape EU research funding; CULT committee reviews EU youth and schools strategy; Council updates Research Fund for Coal and Steel.
This Week in Healthcare — Brussels (#27, 2026) Commission authorises new biocidal disinfectants; Irish Presidency outlines medical device simplification, mental health focus; SANT, ENVI committee work on medicine supply, medical device rules.
This Week in Freight & Ports — Brussels (#27, 2026) EU signs Gibraltar Agreement; Commission publishes ETS review, Electrification Plan; Austria-Switzerland border coach cabotage liberalised; EU-US-Norway-Iceland air deal takes effect.
This Week in Foreign Affairs — Brussels (#27, 2026) EU-UK Gibraltar Agreement signed; Council enacts Sudan gold ban; major Ukraine defence partnership; EU launches new trade sanctions on Russia; AGILE defence innovation programme agreed.
This Week in Fisheries — Brussels (#27, 2026) Council advances EU-UK Gibraltar Agreement; Commission reviews Nitrates Directive impact; Irish Presidency details fisheries priorities to Parliament; New import quota rules for Mercosur states.
This Week in Defence — Brussels (#27, 2026) EU-Ukraine defence partnership moves forward; New AGILE defence innovation programme agreed; Moldova and Philippines secure new Peace Facility support; Major Russia sanctions updated.
This Week in Energy — Brussels (#27, 2026) Commission launches Electrification Action Plan, ETS review; major State aid decisions for France (offshore wind), Czechia, Ireland; EU expands energy sector sanctions on Russia; Council updates Research Fund for Coal and Steel.