Thi week’s EU institutional agenda will centre on parliamentary committee work, with votes and debates in IMCO, ITRE and ENVI–SANT on consumer protection, cybersecurity, research and health. The European Commission is expected to present the Consumer Package, while other key events include the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings, negotiations on the 2027 EU budget and the European Political Community meeting in Dublin.
DIGITAL
Monday 9 November. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) will receive an update on Digital Markets Act implementation from Andreas Schwab (EPP–Germany), chair of the relevant working group. This will be followed by a workshop on the Digital Fairness Act, focusing on protecting consumers online and ensuring consistency with existing legislation. An exchange of views is also scheduled on gender bias and unfair commercial practices affecting women as consumers.
On the same day, the Eurogroup will take stock of negotiations on the digital euro and the European Central Bank’s technical preparations. The ECB will also update ministers on progress in using central bank money for wholesale payments.
Tuesday 10 November. IMCO will vote on its draft opinions on the Digital Omnibus, with Alex Agius Saliba (S&D–Malta) as rapporteur; the simplification of the NIS2 Directive, with Henrik Dahl (EPP–Denmark) as rapporteur; and the Cybersecurity Act 2, with Maria Guzenina (S&D–Finland) as rapporteur. These files respectively address the simplification of EU digital legislation, the alignment of cybersecurity rules, and the revision of the framework governing ENISA, cybersecurity certification and ICT supply chain security.
During the same meeting, the Commission will present the EU Kids Act and the proposal on digitalising procedures and recognising professional qualifications. The agenda also includes a scrutiny session on the transparency and targeting of political advertising, alongside an exchange of views on the opportunities and challenges posed by advanced AI systems for the digital single market and consumer protection.
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) will examine the draft report on the Digital Networks Act, with Michał Kobosko (Renew–Poland) as rapporteur. MEPs will also exchange views with the leadership of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), while the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) will present its report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union.
Wednesday 11 November. The European Commission is expected to present the Consumer Package, under the responsibility of Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen. The package will comprise the Digital Fairness Act and the Consumer Enforcement Initiative, focusing on the enforcement of consumer protection rules.
SUSTAINABILITY
Tuesday 10 November. ITRE will discuss the common EU rating scheme for data centres with Mechthild Wörsdörfer, Deputy Director-General in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy. On the same day, Mohammed Chahim (S&D–Netherlands) will report back on negotiations concerning amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act.
The committee will also vote on the draft report on the Euratom research and training programme for 2028–2032, complementing Horizon Europe and providing for a contribution to the ITER project. The rapporteur is Sophie Wilmès (Renew–Belgium).
HEALTH
Monday 9 November. The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will seek a political agreement on the tobacco taxation package. The revision aims to update the tax framework in support of public health objectives by raising minimum excise duty rates and extending the rules to new tobacco and nicotine products.
Tuesday 10 November. The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Public Health (SANT) will jointly vote on the draft report amending the rules on placing genetically modified micro-organisms on the market and processing organs. The rapporteurs are Marta Temido (S&D–Portugal) and Adam Jarubas (EPP–Poland).
On the same day, IMCO will vote on its draft opinion on simplifying the rules for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, with Anna Cavazzini (Greens/EFA–Germany) as rapporteur for the opinion. SANT is the lead committee, with Oliver Schenk (EPP–Germany) as rapporteur.
OTHER EVENTS
Monday 9 November. The Eurogroup will discuss the euro area’s macroeconomic outlook, focusing on inflation, public finances and national budgets, and receive an update on the banking union. Meeting in inclusive format, ministers will address defence financing, particularly the use of public resources and joint procurement, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte taking part.
ECOFIN will also discuss the economic and financial consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the economic impact of EU legislation. Regulatory simplification and decisions under the Stability and Growth Pact are also on the agenda. In IMCO, a study will be presented on the effectiveness and shortcomings of the EU SME test.
Tuesday 10 November. ITRE will vote on the draft report on the European Competitiveness Fund, with Christian Ehler (EPP–Germany) and Dan Nica (S&D–Romania) as co-rapporteurs, and on the Horizon Europe framework programme for 2028–2034, with Christian Ehler (EPP–Germany) as rapporteur. For both files, the committee will also vote on opening interinstitutional negotiations. A further vote will concern the draft report on the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe, with René Repasi (S&D–Germany) as rapporteur.
ITRE will also discuss gender equality within Horizon Europe and hear the presentation of a study on how procurement instruments can support “Made in Europe”. In IMCO, the Commission will present the Standardisation Regulation, followed by discussions on illegal and dangerous products entering the single market and the implications of the EU strategy for islands and outermost regions.
On the same day, ECOFIN will meet in its Budget configuration to prepare the second meeting of the Conciliation Committee with the European Parliament. The aim will be to reach agreement on the 2027 EU budget—the final annual budget under the current Multiannual Financial Framework—with the Commission acting as mediator.
Thursday 12 November. The European Political Community will meet in Dublin. The official page confirms the date and location but does not yet list the agenda items.
