Forward look: 30 September – 13 October 2024

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight.

Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 8 October 2024

The Council will discuss the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Ministers will discuss the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Council will be expected to approve conclusions on climate finance and on the revision of the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home affairs), 10 October 2024

Ministers of home affairs will aim to reach agreement on a legislative proposal to combat child sexual abuse. They will also take stock of the overall state of the Schengen area and discuss returns of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers.

Justice and Home Affairs Council (Justice), 11 October 2024

Ministers of justice will exchange views on the implementation of the Commission’s antiracism action plan and discuss access to justice in the context of rule of law and competitiveness.