This Week in Environment — Brussels (#21, 2026) Commission refers Spain, Poland to Court for ETS delays; new roadmap phases out animal testing; Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 revises microplastics rules; social climate fund aids Lithuania.
This Week in Fisheries — Brussels (#21, 2026) Commission adopts OceanEye initiative; €25m Spanish aid for fisheries; Port Victoria added to approved EU ports; Parliament committee backs GFCM conservation measures; REACH amendment targets microplastic exemptions.
This Week in Finance — Brussels (#21, 2026) Basel III market risk: new EU adjustments; MiFID output-based financing debate; Reverse charge mechanism and VAT fraud under scrutiny; OSS reform debated; European Semester Spring Package released
This Week in Defence — Brussels (#21, 2026) New Council Decisions extend Moldova military aid; €100m support for Lebanese Armed Forces; EU-Western Balkans Summit prioritises security ties; Council to meet on defence.
This Week in Construction & Housing — Brussels (#21, 2026) Revised fire resistance classes introduced under Construction Products Regulation; EP hearing on safer, sustainable building materials; Commission approves €100m Austrian cleantech scheme.
This Week in Energy — Brussels (#21, 2026) Commission refers Spain and Poland to Court over emissions trading rules; Commission adopts tech sovereignty package for AI, cloud, energy; Delegated Regulation 2026/146 amends gas security risk groups.
This Week in Arts & Culture — Brussels (#21, 2026) Culture ministers meet informally; CULT committee adopts report on media literacy; EU-UK talks include digital safety.