Follow Council of the EU through StatecraftWire reporting. 5 reports with clear summaries and linked sources.
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on 20 October 2026 to revise the EU organics regulation, reducing administrative burdens for small operators, clarifying import rules, extending equivalence recognition for 11 non-EU countries until 2036, and omitting a Commission proposal on non-compliant ingredients. The deal requires formal endorsement and adoption before the end of 2026.
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.
The Council of the EU approved conclusions linking equality and non-discrimination to growth, urging the Commission and member states to act.
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.
The Council of the EU adopted a non-binding recommendation urging member states to strengthen homelessness strategies, early warning and affordable housing supply.
Council of the EU adopted conclusions on inclusive democratic participation and societal resilience, following the Commission's European Democracy Shield.
