A notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council of the European Union on 3 July 2026 schedules the Permanent Representatives Committee (Part 2) to meet on 8 and 10 July 2026 in Brussels. The agenda covers the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, enlargement, Ukraine-related sanctions, and economic governance, affecting all EU Member States.
The meeting on 8 July 2026 will begin with General Affairs, including a state of play on MFF 2028-2034 new own resources, preparation for the Council (General Affairs) on 14 July 2026, and an exchange of views on Serbia enlargement. A presentation and exchange of views on the financial package for Montenegro accession negotiations (document 11098/26) is also scheduled.
Foreign Affairs items on 8 July include preparation for the EU-India Trade and Technology Council on 15 July 2026, with approval of a non-binding instrument (11094/26), and approval of a Common Understanding of threats and challenges (11473/26). The committee will also prepare for the Council (Foreign Affairs) on 13 July 2026, including an exchange of views on Russia's war against Ukraine and the Black Sea, and preparation for adoption of restrictive measures against Russia (documents 10019/26, 10411/2/26 REV 2, 10413/26 ADD 1 REV 2, 10413/2/26 REV 2), Ukraine (9964/26, 10417/2/26 REV 2, 10418/2/26 REV 2, 10419/2/26 REV 2, 10420/2/26 REV 2, 11486/26, 11488/26), and Belarus (10024/26, 10414/2/26 REV 2, 10415/26 ADD 1 REV 2, 10415/2/26 REV 2, 9969/26, 10416/26, 9795/26, 9796/26).
Economic and Financial Affairs on 8 July include preparation for the Council (ECOFIN/Budget) on 27 July 2026 and Council (ECOFIN) on 10 July 2026. The agenda features a policy debate on the capital market integration package (11406/26), an exchange of views on the economic impact of Russia's war, and a state of play on Recovery and Resilience Facility implementation. The committee is scheduled to adopt several Council Implementing Decisions (10632/26 + ADD 1, 10641/26 + ADD 1, 10678/26 + ADD 1, 10855/26 + ADD 1, 10856/26 + ADD 1, 10857/26 + ADD 1, 10858/26 + ADD 1, 10859/26 + ADD 1, 10914/26 + ADD 1), integrated country-specific recommendations (10943/26, 10944/26, 10945/26, 9955/26), conclusions on 2026 in-depth reviews (10955/26, 10956/26), a Council Decision and Recommendation under the excessive deficit procedure (10952/26, 10953/26), and an exchange of views on convergence reports (10958/26 + ADD 1, 10959/26). The committee will also approve EU terms of reference for the G20 Finance Ministers meeting on 31 August and 1 September 2026 (10982/26).
On 10 July 2026 at 15:00, General Affairs will prepare for approval of a statement on a letter by the Authority for Political Parties and Foundations (11435/26, 11434/26). Foreign Affairs will hold an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East. Justice and Home Affairs will seek political agreement on a Council Implementing Decision extending temporary protection until 4 March 2028 (11375/26).
The annex lists non-discussion items for 8 July, including information notes on annulment cases concerning restrictive measures (Ukraine, Iran, Syria) and approvals for third-party attendance at working parties and public access to documents.
The agenda impacts EU Member States, EU institutions, candidate countries (Serbia, Montenegro), and third countries subject to sanctions (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus). The MFF discussions will influence EU budget allocations for 2028-2034, affecting all sectors reliant on EU funding. Enlargement items signal continued EU engagement with Western Balkans. Sanctions renewals maintain pressure on Russia and Belarus while supporting Ukraine. Economic governance items, including excessive deficit procedures, directly affect Member States' fiscal policies. The capital market integration package aims to deepen EU financial markets, benefiting investors and businesses but requiring regulatory adjustments.