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February 10, 2026
Goal: Sustain wine industry
New Rules for Wine, Flavored Wine, and Spirits
The European Parliament passed a resolution that tightens wine‑production limits, changes support payments, adds new labels for low‑alcohol and aromatised wines, relaxes rules for small spirit makers, and sets dates for when these rules will start to help growers adapt to market and climate changes.
Farmers & Entrepreneurs
Goal: Protect creative designs
New Rules to Protect Product Designs
The European Union Design Regulation 2026 is a new law that protects the look of products, giving designers exclusive rights for up to 25 years if they register (or 3 years if they don’t), and it replaces the old 2002 rule.
Entrepreneurs & Tech Startups
February 03, 2026
Goal: Keep exports competitive
Permanent Discount Cuts Plane Export Fees
This resolution adds a permanent 29‑basis‑point credit adjustment to the EU’s aircraft export fee formula, lowering the surcharge so exporters pay less.
Exporters & Entrepreneurs
January 30, 2026
Goal: Align EU aviation safety
New Rules for Investigating Plane Crashes
The EU’s decision is to back ICAO’s new amendment to Annex 13, which updates how aircraft accident investigations are run to make them more thorough and fair, and the EU will follow the rule if it passes but will point out any parts that clash with EU law.
Workers & Law Enforcement
Goal: Help police cooperate
EU Begins Sharing Car Registration Data with the UK from March 2026
The EU has decided that from 1 March 2026 its member states can share personal vehicle registration data with the UK, as allowed by the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Law Enforcement & Border Guards
January 29, 2026
Goal: Support Ukraine's recovery
Sweden Gives €147 Million to Help Ukraine Grow
This council decision is a resolution that adds Sweden’s 2 billion‑SEK (about 147 million EUR) non‑repayable aid to the Ukraine Plan, putting the money into the eighth instalment and outlining a schedule of reforms and investments for Ukraine from 2024 to 2027.
Entrepreneurs & Farmers
January 26, 2026
Goal: Strengthen EU defence industry
Finland Gets €1 Billion to Strengthen Its Defence Industry
The EU Council passed a resolution giving Finland a €1 billion loan to strengthen its defence industry and make buying and working with other EU countries easier.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Boost EU defence
Slovakia Gets €2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Defence Industry
This council decision gives Slovakia a €2.3 billion loan and a €347 million pre‑payment under the EU’s SAFE programme to help fund its defence industry.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Boost EU defense resilience
Greece Gets a €787 Million Loan to Boost Its Defence Industry
The European Council decided to give Greece a loan of up to €787.7 million under the SAFE program, with an immediate pre‑payment of €118.2 million, to support its defence industry plan.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Strengthen EU defence.
Italy Secures €14.9 Billion Loan to Boost European Defence
This is a Council decision that gives Italy a €14.9 billion loan under the SAFE programme to help strengthen its defence industry.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
January 23, 2026
Goal: Boost EU‑Korean film ties.
EU and Korea Extend Film Co‑Production Deal
This resolution renews a three‑year EU‑Korea cultural cooperation deal, letting co‑productions keep using each side’s funding and market access to boost film and media collaboration.
Entrepreneurs & Exporters
January 22, 2026
Goal: Achieve EU digital sovereignty
Europe’s Plan to Build Its Own Tech
The EU resolution on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure says the EU must build its own tech—chips, AI, data centres, satellites, and better internet—while boosting skills, cutting rules, and making Europe less dependent on outside tech so it can be safer, greener, and more competitive.
Tech Startups & Entrepreneurs
Goal: EU Drone Defense Independence
EU's Plan to Stop and Build Drones
The European Parliament passed a resolution to quickly upgrade the EU’s drone defence, boosting local production, supply‑chain security, counter‑drone tech, training, and cooperation with partners to keep up with rising drone threats.
Defence workers & Manufacturing Workers
Goal: Harmonize detergent regulations
Cleaning Products Get Updated Rules
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on detergents that will replace the old rule, with the Parliament and the Council signing it, and it will be published and shared with other EU bodies.
Manufacturing Workers & Environmental NGOs
Goal: Standardize truck rules
Mongolia Joins the EU Trucking Agreement
The EU will adopt a decision that lets Mongolia join the AETR, a rulebook for truck drivers, so Mongolia can follow the same driving and safety rules as EU countries.
Truck Drivers & Logistics Companies
January 21, 2026
Goal: Strengthen EU defence autonomy
Europe's Big Defence Upgrade for 2025
The European Parliament adopted a resolution that calls for a stronger, more independent EU defence system, higher spending and better technology, closer cooperation with NATO and other allies, support for Ukraine, and a comprehensive plan to counter hybrid threats and protect critical infrastructure.
Law Enforcement & Military Personnel
Goal: Ensure EU rules are followed
Do Mercosur Trade Deals Match EU Laws?
The European Parliament is asking the Court of Justice to make sure a trade deal with Mercosur countries follows EU rules and won't weaken important laws.
Farmers & Environmental NGOs
January 20, 2026
Goal: Boost EU humanitarian aid
Helping People in Crisis Together
The resolution aims to increase funding for humanitarian aid, especially for women and children, and supports international cooperation to address the needs of 305 million people requiring urgent assistance.
Women & Children
Goal: Keep EU economy stable
Keeping Money Safe When the Economy Gets Uncertain
The European Parliament passed a resolution that warns about economic risks and calls for stronger banking rules, better regulation of non‑bank lenders, digital security, climate checks, and support for small businesses to keep the EU economy stable.
Entrepreneurs & Workers
Goal: Help workers and businesses
Building Fair Jobs for a Greener Future
The European Parliament passed a resolution that asks the EU to create a new directive to make the green and digital transition fair for workers, businesses and regions by guaranteeing good jobs, training, safety, support for disadvantaged areas and stronger social protections.
Workers & Entrepreneurs