AgoraEU: what a ‘partial’ agreement entails
Culture, media, democratic participation: the mandate adopted by the Council on 12 May 2026 sets out a shared programme. It does not, by itself, settle its funding.
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Voting where you live: removing barriers
The European reform adopted in May is aimed at the procedures that hinder municipal voting by citizens living in another Member State. The right already exists; the challenge is to exercise it.
Africa, Europe, UN: food security links the issues
Meeting in New York on 20 September, the three partners linked peace, finance and food. The communiqué sets out priorities, but does not prove they have been achieved.
European fisheries: modernising boats, conserving resources
The Council is preparing European support for 2028–2034. Its partial position concerns the rules; the overall budget remains to be negotiated.
Environmental assessments: speeding things up without bypassing debate
The Council of the EU agreed its position on 30 September. Timelines, points of contact and public participation are at the heart of a text still to be negotiated.
Social security: Europe revises the rules between countries
The reform adopted by the Council covers five areas. For cross-border workers, the first step is still to distinguish European coordination from national entitlements.