October 2026
All months66 briefs first published here in October 2026.
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Event 8 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Human rights situation in Iran, notably the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani”
On 8 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 541 in favour, 11 against and 25 abstentions.
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Event 8 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “The 2026 undemocratic elections to the Russian State Duma and its implications on civil society”
On 8 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 482 in favour, 41 against and 39 abstentions.
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Event 6 October 2026, 21:00 UTC
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued an orange alert for a tropical cyclone affecting United States, ISAIAS-26
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this tropical cyclone at its orange level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
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Event 7 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain”
On 7 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 608 in favour, 55 against and 7 abstentions.
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Event 7 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/001 BE/Cora – Belgium”
On 7 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 605 in favour, 56 against and 7 abstentions.
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Event 7 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland”
On 7 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 601 in favour, 57 against and 9 abstentions.
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Event 7 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Recommendation on EU-China political relations”
On 7 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 454 in favour, 86 against and 110 abstentions.
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Event 8 October 2026, 10:29 UTC
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued an orange alert for volcanic activity in Philippines
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this volcanic activity at its orange level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
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Event 8 October 2026, 09:00 UTC
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake recorded 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on 8 October 2026.
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Event 7 October 2026, 15:00 UTC
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued an orange alert for a tropical cyclone affecting México, SIMON-26
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this tropical cyclone at its orange level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
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Event 6 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work”
On 6 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 413 in favour, 210 against and 29 abstentions.
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Event 6 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
European Parliament adopted a text it titles “The EU’s approach to corporate tax policy in a changing international environment”
On 6 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 364 in favour, 69 against and 162 abstentions.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in the euro area was 3.8% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 3.8% for the euro area in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in Spain was 5.0% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 5.0% for Spain in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in Italy was 4.2% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 4.2% for Italy in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in Netherlands was 3.0% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 3.0% for Netherlands in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in France was 3.4% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 3.4% for France in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in Germany was 3.3% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 3.3% for Germany in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-09
Annual inflation in Belgium was 4.5% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports all-items HICP annual inflation of 4.5% for Belgium in September 2026.
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Reporting period 2026-08
Unemployment in the European Union (27 countries) was 6.1% in August 2026, Eurostat reports
Eurostat reports a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 6.1% for the European Union (27 countries) in August 2026.