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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 B13737A4) 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...

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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