A Council summary published on 6 July 2026 records six acts adopted by written procedure in January 2026, covering restrictive measures, trade agreements, and the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking. The document provides a retrospective overview of decisions taken during the month.
On 9 January 2026, the Council adopted decisions on signing, provisional application, and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Hungary submitted statements opposing both agreements, citing negative impacts on agriculture, lower production standards, GMO concerns, and lack of regional safeguard clauses.
Also on 9 January, the Council amended restrictive measures concerning Guatemala via Decision (CFSP) 2026/88 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/87, accompanied by a related notice. On 16 January, it amended restrictive measures against Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad under Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 and an implementing regulation.
Earlier, on 5 January, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2642 establishing the Annual Solidarity Pool for 2026. On 16 January, it amended Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 on the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking.
The summary serves as a procedural record of acts adopted without debate, with the Mercosur agreements and Hungary's opposition being the most politically significant items.