The European Council's ACP Working Party is scheduled to meet on 14 July 2026 at 09:00 in the Council's Europa Building in Brussels, according to a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council. The meeting will address trade and investment with Nigeria, relations with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and preparations for the EU-South Africa Cooperation Council, among other items.
The agenda includes the adoption of the provisional agenda, a presentation of the Irish Presidency's work programme, and an exchange of views with the OACPS Secretary-General on relations with the OACPS. The working party will also hold the 2nd Trade and Investment Dialogue with Nigeria, discuss the 17th session of the EU-South Africa Cooperation Council, and review ACP Investment Facility reflows. The meeting is open to Member States with a 1+1 attendance format.
This meeting sets the stage for upcoming ACP-related policy discussions, particularly on deepening economic ties with Nigeria and South Africa, and managing the EU's partnership with the OACPS. The outcomes may influence future trade agreements and development cooperation. No prior coverage of this meeting exists in the available record.