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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13780
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NEWS BRIEFS / Competitiveness

Informal retreat of EU27 to be held 12 February at Alden Biesen

Brussels, 06/01/2026 (Agence Europe) – As previously announced in October (see EUROPE 13737/4) and December, the informal Summit - or ‘retreat’ - of the EU27, dedicated in particular to the EU’s competitiveness, will be held on 12 February at Alden Biesen (Limburg, Belgium), confirmed on Tuesday 6 January the Spokesman’s Service of the President of the European Council, António Costa. The EU27 will be asked to continue their reflections on simplification, industrial policy and trade. In addition, current international events should provide other topics for discussion. (SP)

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EXTERNAL ACTION
MERCOSUR: Ursula von der Leyen proposes releasing €45 billion in agricultural funds to secure support for EU/Mercosur agreement
VENEZUELA: EU will maintain “targeted engagement” with current Venezuelan authorities
MIDDLE EAST : EU urges Israel to allow international NGOs to operate and provide vital aid to Palestinians
SECURITY - DEFENCE - SPACE
GREENLAND : Arctic security is critical to transatlantic security, stress several European leaders
SECTORAL POLICIES
ENERGY: European Commission recommends “more coordinated” approach to security of supply in electricity and gas sectors
ENVIRONMENT: ECHA invites companies to start notifying their intentions under Drinking Water Directive
DIGITAL: Poland calls on EU to help curb content calling for ‘Polexit’ on TikTok
CYPRUS PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
BUDGET: MFF 2028-2034 - Cyprus Presidency of EU Council aims for significant progress on a negotiating framework and indicative figures
TRADE: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council to emphasise continuity of EU’s trade relations
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Ukraine, Southern Neighbourhood and transatlantic relations, priorities of Cyprus Presidency of EU Council
ENVIRONMENT: ‘European Green Deal’, water and circular economy are priorities of Cyprus Presidency of EU Council in first half of 2026
SOCIAL/EMPLOYMENT: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council wants to focus on fight against poverty, access to affordable housing and quality jobs
TAXATION/CUSTOMS: Cyprus Presidency’s priorities centre on tax simplification and Customs Union reform
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
INSURANCE: Joint Board of Appeal of European Supervisory Authorities orders EIOPA to reimburse insurance company Novis
NEWS BRIEFS
TRADE: European Commission consults on future measure for recycled aluminium
COMPETITIVENESS : informal retreat of EU27 to be held 12 February at Alden Biesen
CULTURE: Oulu and Trenčín designated European Capitals of Culture for 2026
GUINEA: EU welcomes holding of presidential elections at end of December
HONDURAS: EU ready to work with new Honduran President Nasry Asfura
RESEARCH: European Commission launches call for applications to form expert group in automotive sector
SOCIAL: fair labour mobility—European Commission launches public consultation