Europæiske nyheder, 11 november 2026 — Council and Parliament reach budget agreement

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Economy

Council and Parliament reach budget agreement

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the 2027 annual budget.

This is the final annual budget under the 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. The agreement sets payment appropriations at approximately €211.5 billion. It will fund EU policies, investment and shared priorities ahead of the next budget cycle.

Kilde : Conseil de l'Union européenne, Parlement européen

Belgium

Controversy over home searches targeting people without legal residence status

A law adopted by the Belgian Parliament allows authorities to seek judicial authorisation to enter private homes in order to apprehend individuals subject to an expulsion order.

The measure, which is due to come into force in spring 2027, has sparked strong opposition from human rights organisations.

Kilde : Reuters, Amnesty International

European Union

European Commission unveils its Digital Fairness Act

A legislative proposal designed to strengthen consumer protection in the digital environment, the Digital Fairness Act targets manipulative interface designs (dark patterns), subscriptions that are difficult to cancel, misleading pricing and personalised advertising aimed at minors.

The proposal also seeks to increase transparency around influencers' commercial practices and mechanisms designed to encourage compulsive spending.

Kilde : Commission européenne

Portugal

Aerospace industry joins Sweden's Gripen production supply chain

Portuguese industrial group Vangest will manufacture eight complex components for the Gripen E/F fighter jets produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab. Production will take place at the company's facilities in Marinha Grande, north of Lisbon.

The partnership is part of Saab's strategy to expand its international industrial network. It comes as Portugal considers replacing its F-16s^^(1)^^, with the Gripen among the aircraft under consideration.

Kilde : Saab

Finland

Tesla's driver assistance system authorised for use on public roads

On 11 November, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, announced that it recognised the provisional Dutch approval of Tesla's Assisted Driving system. The system can now be marketed and used in Finland.

The decision comes ahead of a possible EU-wide approval, expected this winter. Drivers remain responsible for their vehicles and must keep their attention on the road.

Kilde : Traficom

Spain

First general strike in fourteen years

On 11 November, the UGT and CCOO trade unions organised a nationwide general strike, the first they have jointly called since 2012.

The mobilisation focuses on three key demands: wages, purchasing power and housing. The unions are particularly critical of rising rents and the growing gap between wage growth and the cost of living.

Kilde : Reuters

Natural environments

Europe falling behind on its marine conservation targets

An audit published by Mongabay highlights shortcomings in many European marine protected areas as the 2030 deadline approaches. Despite an expansion in the areas designated for protection, effective conservation measures often remain insufficient to safeguard biodiversity.

Key challenges include fishing activities, tourism pressures and a lack of sufficiently effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.

Kilde : Mongabay

Portugal

Storm Charles causes flooding and brings parts of the country to a standstill

Storm Charles hit Madeira overnight from 10 to 11 November, prompting more than 130 emergency service call-outs, mainly due to flooding and fallen trees.

Wind gusts reached 130 km/h, and authorities placed the archipelago under a red weather alert. On mainland Portugal, the storm led to the exceptional closure of schools and numerous public services, as well as the cancellation of more than 200 flights. Several hundred incidents were reported, including flooding in Lisbon.

Kilde : Associated Press, autorités portugaises