Agenda hebdomadaire de l’Union européenne
événements et actualités

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.

Europol-led operation targets waste and pollution crime

Europol has successfully led an international operation targeting organised crime networks involved in waste and pollution crime. Over 1,000 inspections took place on five continents and investigators seized large amounts of harmful substances.

Securing clean and affordable energy for EU citizens and companies

The Commission has presented steps to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience, and reduce energy prices. Speeding up the shift to clean energy is essential to secure Europe’s strategic independence, competitiveness, and long-term sustainable growth.

Middle East: EU steps up efforts to bring citizens home

Two repatriation flights chartered by the European Commission have brought back 356 European citizens who were stranded in the Middle East from Oman to Romania. So far, the EU has supported 42 flights, bringing over 4,100 European citizens safely back to EU countries. More flights are planned.

EU invests over €103 million in environment and climate projects

Projects in seven EU countries will receive EU funding worth more than €103 million to improve public health and quality of life across the continent. They focus notably on climate and water resilience, nature restoration, circular economy and sustainable land use.

Deal on measures to reinforce farmers’ position in the food supply chain

A deal has been struck on new measures that will help stabilise farmers’ income. The agreement will help set fair prices for farmers’ products; establish clearer labelling and advertising rules and for the first time, stricter labelling rules for some meat products.

The EU in 2025: a year of clarity and resolve

In a year where the world became more volatile and fragmented, the EU assumed more responsibility for its own security and stepped up efforts to boost its defence. It also continued to deliver for citizens and businesses. Find out more from the General report on the activities of the EU in 2025.

EU acts against dangerous products and stronger consumer protection

Safety Gate, the European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, recorded the highest number of alerts (4,671) last year since its launch in 2003. The most frequently reported dangerous products were cosmetics (36%), toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%).

EU releases first data on minimum wages in 2026

According to the first EU data on minimum wages for 2026, minimum wages in the EU ranged on 1 January from €620 per month in Bulgaria to €2 704 in Luxembourg. Find out more about why the minimum wage is key and why wages don’t tell the full story when it comes to local spending power.

New strategy embeds gender equality into every aspect of life

Ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, the European Commission has presented its gender equality strategy for 2026-2030. It sets out concrete actions to empower women and girls, engage men and boys, oppose any backtracking on fundamental rights, and accelerate progress.

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.