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General Affairs Council: October 2026

13 October 2026 (date announced) · institutional · confidence: confirmed · status: scheduled · impact 3/5 · EU relevance 5/5

Why it matters

European affairs ministers settle the draft conclusions for the European Council two days later, and hold a debate on the 2028-2034 budget, which the Irish Presidency wants agreed by 31 December. They also get an update on the Article 7 rule-of-law procedure against Hungary.

What to watch

• Which disputes in the draft European Council conclusions are left open for leaders on 15-16 October.
• Whether the budget debate narrows the gap between the frugal states and those wanting more joint borrowing.
• Any move in the Article 7 procedure against Hungary beyond an update.

Sources

• Council: General Affairs Council, 13 October 2026
• Council: Forward look, 5-18 October 2026

Themes: Politics, Economy · Regions: EU · Actors: Council of the EU, Irish Presidency, European Commission, Hungary

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