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Having a busy month? You're not alone: today and tomorrow, for the second time in October, the leaders of all EU member states will be gathering in Brussels.

For this edition, we have picked some of the main topics on their agenda: pushing the EU's climate neutrality goal, managing the coronavirus pandemic and preparing for the future relationship with the United Kingdom. We also take an exclusive behind the scenes look at how our interpreters and translators work during a European summit.

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Five facts about the EU’s climate neutrality goal

Nearly a year ago, EU leaders pledged to make our continent climate neutral by 2050. Here are the facts you need to know when following their debate in Brussels this week.

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One continent – one map

EU ministers this week agreed on a common way to coordinate travel measures in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. How will the green-orange-red system work from now on?

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Council and You
You're invited … to meet the Council's policy experts

How is climate policy actually made? How do ministers from 27 countries come to a joint decision? Book a virtual information session where our experts will share their knowledge and experience of what it's like to work in the house of the member states.

 
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A look behind the scenes
How not to get lost in translation?

They work under enormous time pressure. Outside, they are sworn to secrecy. But thanks to them, leaders at the European Council can communicate in their own languages. Meet our translators and interpreters.

 
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A step-by-step timeline of negotiations on EU-UK relations

With only 11 weeks of the transition period remaining, EU leaders will assess where we stand on shaping future relations with the UK. Wonder how we got here? Here's our timeline of EU-UK relations.

 
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