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EU Council adopts position on simplifying digital rulebook
The Council agreed its negotiating position on Omnibus VII digital simplification, amending GDPR, e-privacy cookies rules, data acquis and incident reporting.
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EU Council and Parliament Reach Provisional Deal on Organic Farming Rules
Council and Parliament negotiators provisionally agree to update EU organic rules, easing burdens for small operators and extending import equivalence until 2036; final adoption targeted for end-2026.
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Northern Ireland ministers open biomethane policy consultation
Economy and agriculture ministers seek views on a sustainable biomethane sector, with the consultation running from 20 October to 15 December 2026.
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EU Council ties equality measures to bloc's competitiveness
The Council of the EU approved conclusions linking equality and non-discrimination to growth, urging the Commission and member states to act.
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EU Council adopts €20m defence assistance measure for Nigeria
The Council of the EU adopted a €20 million European Peace Facility measure providing non-lethal defence capabilities to Nigeria's armed forces.
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EU Council adopts revised rules on workplace hazardous substance exposure
The Council of the EU has adopted the sixth revision of the CMRD directive, setting new exposure limits for four substances and adding welding fumes to Annex I.
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EU Council adopts partial mandate on farm market rules for 2028-2034 budget
The Council of the EU approved a partial negotiating position on revised common market organisation rules, leaving financial and horizontal issues to wider budget talks.
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EU Council adopts recommendation on homelessness and housing exclusion
The Council of the EU adopted a non-binding recommendation urging member states to strengthen homelessness strategies, early warning and affordable housing supply.
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UK issues bus nuisance enforcement guidance and launches rail noise campaign
Government publishes guidance for English local transport authorities' bus byelaw powers and launches an industry-led rail campaign against loudcasting.
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European Council urges year-end deal on competitiveness files
European Council conclusions push co-legislators to finish roadmap negotiations by year-end, advance the next MFF and welcome Montenegro accession treaty work.
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EU Council backs conclusions on democratic participation and resilience
Council of the EU adopted conclusions on inclusive democratic participation and societal resilience, following the Commission's European Democracy Shield.
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UK Foreign Secretary Backs Ukraine Energy Ceasefire at Warsaw Forum
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband backs an energy ceasefire for Ukraine at the Warsaw Security Forum, citing Russian strikes and hybrid threats to Europe.
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EU Council Sets Position on Capital Markets Supervision Package
The Council agreed key elements of its negotiating position on the market integration and supervision package, a centrepiece of the EU savings and investments union.
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Costa Sets Economy, Ukraine and Enlargement for EU Summit
European Council president's letter sets the 15-16 October 2026 summit agenda: economic guidance, Ukraine support, enlargement and Middle East talks.