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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.

From a crisis management perspective, the SRB appreciates the report's comprehensive approach, blending simplification with measures to foster market integration, from deposit insurance to liquidity in resolution. This aligns with the SRB view that competitiveness is best fostered not only by...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for your presence. Today, the Commission is presenting its report on the competitiveness of the banking sect...

European Commission News Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July for her eleventh wartime visit to Ukraine, where she was awarded the inaugural Order of Europe, a n...

The Council imposed restrictive measures on one individual and five entities, that are part of the Russian military-industrial complex, and are involved in drone manufacturing.  

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Implementing Technical Standards (ITSs) on material acquisitions, transfers of assets or liabilities, mergers and divisions involving credit institutions or (mixed) financial holding...

Dublin, 17 July– At a high-level meeting in Dublin on 16 and 17 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) called for a clear legal basis for the sharing of information among regulators with different competences. The Board also discussed how to further expand efforts to support a...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 The European Commission officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance during the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv. The Alliance will help the EU and Ukraine work more closely on developing and using drones and systems to stop...