In Strasbourg, multiple European Commission officials delivered speeches to the European Parliament and plenary on consecutive days, focusing on the Recovery and Resilience Facility implementation, EU-UK partnership preparations and upcoming summit, conclusions of the European Council meeting in October 2026, and concrete steps to reduce reporting burdens for businesses. The speakers outlined progress, ongoing discussions with partner states, and measures aimed at easing regulatory obligations for entrepreneurs. 1,2,3,4

Dombrovskis reports continued progress implementing the Recovery and Resilience Facility as part of the 24th Recovery and Resilience Dialogue. 1

Šefčovič notes intensive work with UK partners ahead of the November summit, highlighting renewed ambition for closer partnership. 2

Von der Leyen references a dense European Council in October 2026 and discusses key takeaways and issues for member states. 3

Serafin outlines concrete steps to cut costs and remove unnecessary reporting obligations to deliver relief for EU entrepreneurs. 4

19 Oct 2026: Dombrovskis delivers Recovery and Resilience Dialogue remarks in Strasbourg. 1

20 Oct 2026: Šefčovič speaks at EP plenary on EU-UK partnership and upcoming summit. 2

21 Oct 2026 (early): Von der Leyen speaks on European Council conclusions at EP plenary in Strasbourg. 3

21 Oct 2026 (later): Serafin opens debate on reducing reporting burdens for entrepreneurs with concrete next steps. 4

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124th Recovery and Resilience Dialogue introductory remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 19 Oct 2026 Honourable co-chairs, Honourable Members, I am pleased to return to this House for our 24th Dialogue. We have come a long way in implementing the RRF, with EUR ...

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2Remarks by Commissioner Šefčovič at the European Parliament Plenary debate on the EU-UK Summit: renewed ambition for a closer partnership

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 20 Oct 2026 Madam President, Honourable members. We have been working intensively with our UK partners to prepare our upcoming Summit on 20 November. This will be the se...

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3Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 21 Oct 2026 President Metsola, dear Roberta, President Costa, dear António, Honourable Members, We have had a long and dense European Council. Let me touch on two of the ma...

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4Opening remarks by Commissioner Serafin during the European Parliament debate Cutting costs and unnecessary reporting obligations now – concrete next steps to deliver swift relief for EU's entrepreneurs

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 21 Oct 2026 Honourable Members, dear Minister, The debate today is about a very simple question: is Europe doing enough to make life easier for those who create jobs, inves...

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