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February 12, 2026
Goal: Global vehicle rule alignment
EU Seeks Safer, Cleaner Cars and Trucks in Global Rules
This decision is the EU’s vote to back a large bundle of new and updated car rules at the 198th UNECE meeting, so EU car laws stay in line with worldwide standards and help make cars safer, smarter, and cleaner.
Truck Drivers & Logistics Companies
Goal: Align EU with ICAO
Stricter Rules to Cut Plane Noise and Pollution
The EU will back new ICAO rules that set stricter limits on aircraft noise, engine pollution, and CO₂, and will follow them or flag any differences with EU law.
Manufacturing Workers & Entrepreneurs
February 11, 2026
Goal: Democratic budget oversight
Revising the EU’s 2021‑2027 Budget Plan
This resolution is the European Parliament’s approval of a draft regulation that updates the EU’s 2021‑2027 budget plan and tells the Council, Commission, and national parliaments to move forward with it.
Citizens of EU countries
Goal: Help Ukraine recover
Ukraine Support Loan: €90 Billion Aid for 2026‑2027
The European Parliament passed a regulation that creates a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan for 2026‑27, which will be paid back only after Ukraine receives war‑reparations from Russia and can be covered by frozen Russian assets, with €30 billion for budget help and €60 billion for defence, while Ukraine must keep democratic rules, fight corruption, and report how the money is spent.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Help Ukraine recover
New Loan to Help Ukraine Rebuild Economy and Defence
The European Parliament passed a resolution adding a Ukraine Support Loan to the Ukraine Facility, using Russia’s reparations to help Ukraine’s economy, defence and reforms, and changing how borrowing subsidies and loan updates are handled.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
February 06, 2026
Goal: Help displaced workers
Belgium Secures €1.92 million to Help 416 Workers After Casa Layoffs
This decision will give Belgium €1.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to help 416 workers who lost jobs at Casa by giving them training, job‑search help, and other support.
Workers & Retail Workers
February 04, 2026
Goal: Global chemical safety
Global Ban on Dangerous Flame Retardant TBPH
Council Decision 2026/0029 (NLE) lets the EU submit a proposal to the Stockholm Convention to ban or restrict the dangerous flame‑retardant TBPH, protecting people and the planet.
Manufacturing Workers & SMEs: Small Businesses
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 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
Goal: Help Ukraine rebuild
Sweden Boosts Ukraine Aid with 200 Million Euro Contribution
The EU Council Decision adds Sweden’s SEK 2 billion (which doesn’t have to be paid back) to the Ukraine Facility, giving Ukraine more money to fund reforms and projects in areas like public services, justice, energy, and the environment, and it starts right away.
SMEs:Small Businesses & Farmers
January 26, 2026
Goal: Strengthen EU defence
Latvia Gets €3.5 Billion Loan to Boost Its Defence Industry
This decision approves a €3.5 billion loan from the EU to Latvia to boost its defence industry under the SAFE programme, giving an immediate €525 million prepayment.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
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: Strengthen EU defence
Lithuania Gets €6.4 Billion to Boost Its Defence Industry
The Council’s decision gives Lithuania a €6.4 billion loan under the SAFE programme to help strengthen its defence industry.
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: EU defence support
Poland’s €43.7 billion loan request to boost its defence industry
The EU Commission wants the Council to approve a loan of about €43.7 billion for Poland under the SAFE defence programme, with a pre‑financing payment of about €6.6 billion.
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: Realistic plan approval.
Lithuania Updates Its Recovery Plan to Fit New Challenges
Lithuania’s amended Recovery and Resilience Plan updates 69 measures to reflect new realities, simplifies many, adds a new transparency measure, and adjusts costs and timelines while the EU keeps a positive assessment.
Supply Chain Workers & Logistics Companies
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: Track EU spending better
Counting EU Money: Simple Rules to Make Spending Transparent
This resolution says the EU Parliament wants a simpler, clearer system to track how EU money is spent, using reliable indicators that show real results, so the money boosts competitiveness and is transparent.
SMEs: Small Businesses & Workers