Forward look: 10 – 23 November 2025 16:50 Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.[...]

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight.

Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 13 November 2025

EU finance ministers will be invited to agree on the revision of the energy taxation directive. The Council will also aim to reach political agreement on the elimination of the customs duty relief threshold for goods entering the EU.

Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget), 14 November 2025

The Council will meet to prepare the same-day's meeting of the conciliation committee for the EU budget, with the aim of reaching an agreement with the European Parliament on the EU's annual budget for 2026.

Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 17 November 2025

Agriculture and Fisheries Council ministers will hold a thematic discussion concerning the CAP post-2027, focusing on food security and targeting of support. There will also be discussions on trade-related agricultural issues, including closer relations between the EU and Ukraine.

On the fisheries part, the ministers will exchange views on the Commission's proposals for fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea, and then in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas.

General Affairs Council, 17 November 2025

Ministers for EU affairs will start preparations for the December European Council and hold a policy debate on the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034. The Council will also take stock of the state of play of the EU-UK relations. The Commission will present its work programme for 2026 and ministers will hold an exchange of views. In the context of the annual rule of law dialogue, the Council will hold country-specific discussions concerning Bulgaria, Czechia, Ireland and Germany. Over a working lunch, ministers will discuss the future of Europe.

Foreign Affairs Council, 20 November 2025

The Council will exchange views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after a short intervention of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha. They will then hold discussions on the situation in the Middle East, Sudan and the Sahel. Ministers will also be informed about current affairs.

Other meetings