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Published March 20th, 2026

Detected March 21st, 2026

Summary

The EU Council has published its forward look for upcoming meetings between March 23 and April 5, 2026. Key events include the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) at the WTO Ministerial Conference and discussions on fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture.

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The European Council has released a forward-looking schedule of upcoming meetings and key discussion topics for the period of March 23 to April 5, 2026. The schedule highlights the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting on the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where trade ministers will focus on adopting conclusions and EU positions. Additionally, the Agriculture and Fisheries Council will convene to discuss energy transition in fisheries and aquaculture, as well as agriculture and food trade issues.

This document serves as an informational notice for stakeholders regarding upcoming high-level policy discussions. While it does not impose new obligations or deadlines, it provides insight into potential areas of focus for EU trade, agriculture, and fisheries policy in the near future. Compliance officers should note the topics being addressed, as they may signal future regulatory developments or policy shifts within these sectors.

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General Secretariat of the Council
Press release
20 March 2026 17:00

Forward look: 23 March - 5 April 2026

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

Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 26-29 March 2026

The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, will be held on the margins of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Trade ministers will seek approval of conclusions both at the start and at the end of the conference, and to adopt a decision on the position to be taken on behalf of the EU at the conference.

Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 30 March 2026

Ministers will exchange views on the energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as on agriculture and food. Agriculture ministers will also discuss trade-related issues and recent developments.