Forward look: 6 - 19 October 2025 17:00 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, 10 October 2025

Among other items, EU finance ministers are expected to exchange views on the Commission's recent proposals to update the system of own resources for the EU budget. Separately, the Commission will be invited to present its recent proposal to update the EU's tobacco taxation framework.

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Justice), 13 October 2025

Justice ministers will gather in Luxembourg to discuss rule of law developments in the field of justice, the future of Eurojust and the fight against Russia's impunity regarding crimes committed in connection with the war in Ukraine.

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home Affairs), 14 October 2025

Ministers of home affairs will hold an exchange about a draft law on a common system of returning illegally staying third country nationals, discuss the future of Frontex and hold a policy debate on the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and health emergency preparedness and response.

Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), 15 October 2025

The Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers will exchange views on defence readiness.

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and social policy), 17 October 2025

EU equality ministers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss violence against women and domestic violence, discrimination against LGBTIQ persons, social inclusion of persons with disabilities, and ways to advance disability rights in the EU.

Other meetings