The Week Ahead 02 – 08 November 2026
Committee and political group meetings
CO2 emissions of cars. The Environment, Climate and Food Safety committee will vote on revised CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. MEPs are expected to propose target reductions, incentives for certain electric vehicles and the use of EU-made low carbon steel, and updated vehicle labelling requirements. (Wednesday)
Greener corporate fleets. The Environment and Transport committees will adopt their position on how the EU should speed up the uptake of zero- and low-emission vehicles in corporate fleets, including through specific national plans and targeted financial support for clean vehicles made in the EU. (Wednesday)
Electric cars and simpler rules. MEPs on the Environment, Transport and Internal Market committees will vote on proposals for simpler and more consistent legislation governing the EU automotive industry, with a focus on facilitating the market development of small and efficient electric vehicles, and streamlining complex requirements and testing procedures. (Wednesday)
Chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs. MEPs from the International Trade and Civil Liberties committees will vote on new EU rules to prevent criminals from exploiting loopholes in the controls on chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs, by targeting “designer precursors” developed to evade the restrictions. MEPs are expected to seek stronger checks on online sellers and faster action against newly identified substances. (Wednesday)
Future EU funds for border management, internal security and migration. Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committee MEPs will decide on their position on the 2028-2034 EU programmes that support the Schengen area, border management, visa policy, internal security, asylum, and migration. The MEPs are likely to ask for sufficient funds and greater flexibility to respond to growing challenges. (Wednesday)
Enlargement package. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos will present to the Foreign Affairs committee the 2026 assessment of progress made by nine candidate countries and one potential candidate towards EU accession. (Wednesday)
Gender equality week. The European Parliament will take stock of achievements and identify new measures to advance girls’ and women’s rights and ensure gender equality. Particular attention will be given to women in leadership in the flagship event “Shaping the change and inspiring the next generation of leaders” where European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will participate in a fireside chat. (Tuesday to Friday)
President’s diary. On Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will meet the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. The same day she will also speak at the flagship event of European Gender Equality Week. On Wednesday, she will address the Women Leaders network event.
