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Chaque semaine, retrouvez sur cette page les principales dates à retenir dans l’agenda de l’Union européenne : sessions du Parlement, réunions des institutions, événements publics et initiatives majeures à travers l’Europe. Une ressource utile pour les voyageurs curieux de suivre l’actualité européenne tout en explorant le continent. Découvrez comment l’UE agit au quotidien, que vous soyez sur les routes ou en pause entre deux destinations.

Exposure to pollution increases risk of mental health issues

A new EU report finds a significant link between exposure to pollution (air, noise and chemicals) and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The report gives the latest scientific findings on the topic and offers courses of action, like the positive effects of nature on mental wellbeing.

EU and Switzerland sign agreements to deepen and expand their relationship

The EU has signed a package of agreements with Switzerland that will help deepen and expand their mutual relationship. It enables frictionless access to a market of 460 million consumers in key sectors, delivering economic benefits to both sides.

EU statement on developments in the Middle East

The European Union is following developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern.

EU takes aim at trafficking of illicit firearms

Illicit firearms are a threat to public safety, fuelling terrorism, organised crime, and other offences. The Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules to tackle trafficking and other firearms-related offences. These will make investigations and prosecutions more effective and help law enforcement.

Four years on: Europe stands with Ukraine

On February 24 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Since then Ukrainians have endured years of unnecessary suffering. The EU has provided unwavering political, financial, military and humanitarian aid since the outset and reaffirms its support to Ukraine today.

Infant formula: low risk of contamination due to recalls

The EU's health and food safety agencies say the risk to exposure to contaminated infant formula is now low, thanks to the recall in several EU countries. Most of the affected children experience mild symptoms. The recall was triggered in December after a toxin called cereulide was detected.

Two years of ensuring safer online spaces

Two years ago, the Digital Services Act entered into force. It regulates online services such as social media, marketplaces, app stores, and online travel and accommodation services. Its objective is to ensure a safer digital space in which fundamental rights are protected.

European Citizens’ Initiative – 15 years and going strong!

This year we celebrate 15 years of the European Citizens’ Initiative - a unique way for you to act on causes you care about. Launch an initiative that falls within the EU’s competences and shape the EU by calling on the European Commission to propose new laws on your chosen issue. Find out more.

EU project works with fishers to reduce marine bycatch

Every year, thousands of marine animals and seabirds are accidentally caught in fishing gear across European waters. An EU project is working with fishers to test practical solutions that reduce bycatch while maintaining viable fisheries in the Atlantic, Baltic and Mediterranean seas. Find out more.

EU leaders push for a more competitive and resilient Europe

At the informal retreat, EU leaders committed to making Europe strategically autonomous. The ultimate goal of these efforts is to pursue economic growth and industrial innovation and deliver high-quality jobs and affordability.

Horizon Europe transport projects showcase promising results at conference

The 2026 Results from Road Transport Research Conference showcased the results from almost 100 Horizon Europe transport projects. These demonstrated advances in decarbonisation, automated mobility, digitalisation, road safety, electric vehicles, urban mobility, infrastructure and logistics.

EU survey looks at consumption of fish and seafood containing mercury

The European Food Safety Authority carried out an EU survey before and after some countries updated their advice on how often to eat fish and seafood that may contain traces of mercury. It found important differences across countries and between the general population and pregnant women.

European Parliament calls to eradicate poverty in the EU by 2035

Parliament has called on the European Commission to recognise poverty as a violation of human dignity. It also proposed that more attention should be paid to fighting child poverty, which affects one in four European children, and promoting policies that protect labour rights and fair wages.

EU school translation contest: winners announced

The European Commission has announced the winners of the Juvenes translatores school translation contest – one from each EU country. This year saw a record 3004 participants from 716 schools, translating in 155 different language combinations out of the 552 available.

New plan to counter drone threats

The Commission has put forward actions to counter increasing drone threats to EU security. They set out to achieve closer coordination between EU countries and steps to prepare, detect and respond to drone threats by strengthening the EU’s defence readiness.

Protecting young people from cyberbullying

One in six children aged 11 to 15 report that they have been victims of cyberbullying, which shows just how urgent it is to address this. That is why the Commission has put forward an action plan against cyberbullying, which centres around the rollout of an EU-wide app designed to help victims.

New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes

Every year in Europe, around 4-9% of unsold textiles are destroyed before ever being worn, generating around 5.6 million tons of CO2 emissions. To cut this wasteful practice, new EU rules will introduce a ban on the destruction of unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear.

Citizens want more EU action to tackle global threats, survey finds

A new survey finds that 89% of EU citizens want the EU to act with unity and ambition in the face of global threats. In particular, they are increasingly anxious about active conflicts (72%), terrorism (67%), natural disasters (66%), cyber-attacks (66%) and uncontrolled migration (65%).

New strategies on migration and EU visa make borders more secure and attract global talent

A new EU strategy on migration will help guide the EU’s work on asylum and migration, notably sustaining the reduction in illegal arrivals, while at the same time encouraging legal pathways to the EU. A new EU visa strategy will help attract skilled workers to the EU and ease legitimate travel.

New study confirms huge and growing costs of PFAS pollution

A new report highlights the urgent need to halt ‘forever chemicals’ contamination to avoid enormous costs to society. Current levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution could cost the EU around €440 billion by 2050. PFAS chemicals harm both human health and the environment.

Data Protection Day 2026: protecting children’s digital privacy

European data protection authorities work together to protect your personal data, including children's data, every day. Children are more at risk online than adults because they do not easily recognise dangers. A new hub, Privacy for Kids, will demonstrate how to protect children’s digital privacy.

EU and India conclude ambitious free trade deal

The EU and India have concluded a landmark free trade agreement, the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. The agreement creates a free trade zone of 2 billion people, with both sides set to gain economically. It will also strengthen political ties between the world's biggest democracies.

EU and Brazil conclude largest area of free and safe data flows in the world

The EU and Brazil have formally confirmed that their levels of data protection are comparable. By recognising this high standard of data protection, businesses, public authorities and researchers can now freely exchange data between the EU and Brazil, boosting digital trade.

January 2026: Cervical cancer awareness month

For women in the EU aged 15-44, cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer (after breast cancer). This cervical cancer awareness month, find out more about what the EU is doing to prevent cervical cancer and improve cancer care.

EU will continue to stand up for itself against any form of coercion

At an informal meeting, EU leaders reaffirmed that the EU will defend itself and its member states, citizens and companies. The EU has the power and the tools, and will use them if and when necessary.

EU study shows rooftop solar power could meet 40% of EU’s long-term electricity demand

A new EU-wide analysis shows that rooftop solar photovoltaics could supply around 40% of Europe’s electricity by 2050. According to the study, the rooftops of EU’s 271 million buildings could host sufficient solar photovoltaic capacity to generate around 2,750 terawatt-hours of electricity per year.

New EU anti-racism strategy will help create equality for all

The EU has put forward a new strategy to combat racism in all its forms. In particular, it looks to ensure proper enforcement of existing EU anti-discrimination laws and to tackle barriers and bias in education, employment, healthcare, and housing. The strategy is key to creating equality in Europe.

EU and Mercosur sign historic trade agreement

The EU and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) have signed a trade agreement that creates a free-trade zone for around 700 million consumers. It will deliver mutual commercial opportunities, with EU yearly exports to Mercosur countries estimated to rise by 39%.

Spain entry wins at Music Moves Europe Awards 2026

Lia Kali from Spain scooped the Grand Jury Prize and Public Choice Award at the Music Moves Europe Awards 2026 in the Netherlands. Other winners at this EU prize for popular music were Camille Yembe (Belgium), Carpetman (Ukraine), Della (Cyprus), Sarah Julia (Netherlands) and Sofie Royer (Austria).

EU intellectual property office receives record high number of applications

In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office received a record 327 735 new applications for EU trade marks and EU designs. The largest share of trademark applications came from EU countries, followed by China, US and UK. Applications for designs came mostly from countries outside the EU.