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This Week in Social Affairs — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission adopts new anti-trafficking strategy; Job quality trends published; Council prepares housing exclusion recommendation; New harmonised AI standards adopted.

This Week in the Single Market — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission proposes delay to Methane Regulation for importers; EU-Türkiye AEO mutual recognition decision; ESMA appoints new Chair; new harmonised AI standards; Single Market integration roadmap review; multiple product and trade regulatory updates.

This Week in Mining — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Methane Regulation amendment proposal; Safeguard measure correction for ferro-alloying imports; EU-GCC Summit postponed; REGIOSTARS Awards ceremony; Upcoming Energy Council.

This Week in Manufacturing — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Council and Parliament focus on Ukraine sanctions; Methane Regulation delay proposed; New rules for poultry and pig farming; Ferro-alloy safeguard quota revised; EU-Türkiye AEO deal enters force.

This Week in ICT & Cybersecurity — Brussels (#29, 2026)

AI harmonised standards adopted; new mobile driving licence rules; citizens’ initiative on sovereign AI domain; high-risk AI Eurobarometer; Council reviews on competitiveness and Ukraine.

This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission clears Kimberly-Clark/Kenvue deal with divestments; new anti-trafficking strategy published; quality jobs and AI in focus; food safety rules updated; new geographical indications registered.

This Week in Higher Ed — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission launches RAISE pledging for AI in research; EU adopts new harmonised standards for high-risk AI; Council discusses MFF 2028-2034.

This Week in Healthcare — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Sanofi commitments accepted in flu vaccine antitrust case; Commission clears Kimberly-Clark/Kenvue merger; new MRLs set for several pesticides; hydrochloric acid approval renewed.

This Week in Freight & Ports — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission proposes flexibility for methane importers; EU–Türkiye AEO mutual recognition decision; Regulation on mobile driving licences adopted; Rail tunnel GSM-R exemption for Poland.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Brussels (#29, 2026)

EU adopts new migration return regulation; Lebanon CSDP mission launched; further sanctions on Russia, Belarus, DPRK; mutual AEO recognition with Türkiye; support to Ukraine continues.

This Week in Fisheries — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Commission deductions for Italy and Spain; new import rules for fishery products; Agriculture and Fisheries Council prepares Baltic quotas; mutual AEO recognition with Türkiye.

This Week in Environment — Brussels (#29, 2026)

Methane Regulation implementation postponed; new operating rules for livestock emissions; voluntary biofuel scheme recognised; updates to pesticide residue and biocide approvals.

This Week in Finance — Brussels (#29, 2026)

ESMA appoints new Chair; EU tightens Russia sanctions; CSDR settlement discipline RTS amended; €10bn EU-Bond issuance; AI standards for high-risk systems adopted.

This Week in Defence — Brussels (#29, 2026)

EU disburses €2.86bn to Ukraine; Council adopts new sanctions on Russia, DPRK; Launch of EU Support Mission in Lebanon; Strategic review of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.