The 2574th meeting of the European Commission, scheduled for 7 July 2026 in Strasbourg, will see the adoption of two new communications: an Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI, presented by Commissioner Virkkunen, and an EU strategy on livestock, presented by Commissioner Hansen in agreement with Commissioner Fitto. The meeting will also address a European citizens' initiative on Unconditional Basic Income, with a Commission Implementing Decision from Commissioner Šefčovič.
The agenda, published on 6 July 2026, lists routine A items on which consensus has been pre-agreed, including interinstitutional relations, coordination of external action, monitoring of EU law (state aid and infringements), and administrative and budgetary matters. The two B items—the cybersecurity-AI action plan and the livestock strategy—will be presented for discussion and formal adoption. The action plan, referenced as COM(2026) 577/3, aims to strengthen the EU's cybersecurity framework in the context of artificial intelligence, while the livestock strategy (COM(2026) 576/2) is accompanied by a staff working document (SWD(2026) 576).
Under any other business, the Commission will decide on the European citizens' initiative for Unconditional Basic Income (C(2026) 4721), which has gathered sufficient signatures to trigger a formal response. The meeting is scheduled to start at 13.00 in Strasbourg, coinciding with the European Parliament's plenary session there from 6 to 9 July 2026.
The cybersecurity-AI action plan is expected to propose measures to secure AI systems and critical infrastructure, potentially imposing new compliance requirements on tech companies and digital service providers. The livestock strategy will likely address sustainability, competitiveness, and animal welfare, affecting farmers, meat processors, and environmental NGOs. The citizens' initiative decision will outline the Commission's legal and policy stance on unconditional basic income, a topic that divides member states and social policy advocates.
Following the meeting, the adopted communications will be transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council for scrutiny, with possible legislative proposals to follow. The Commission's decisions on the citizens' initiative will be published in the Official Journal.