This comprehensive report by the Europe Division of JETRO Research Institute details the political and economic event schedules for the European region from September to November 2025.
September's Major Economic Statistics and Political Events
September features the release of important economic indicators for the Eurozone and major EU countries. Eurostat will announce July unemployment rates on September 1 and Q2 real GDP growth rates on September 5. By country, Germany and France will both release August Consumer Price Index (CPI) on September 12, while Eurostat will publish August CPI (HICP) and UK August CPI on September 17.
Politically, Norway's parliamentary elections will be held on September 8, and Moldova's parliamentary elections on September 28, affecting European political dynamics.
October's Q3 Economic Assessment and Elections
October marks the intensification of Q3 economic assessments, with Germany's Q3 real GDP growth rate preliminary figures and France's Q3 GDP growth rate preliminary figures both released on October 30. Eurostat will also publish September unemployment rates on October 30, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the EU economy.
Politically, Czech Republic's lower house elections will be held on October 3-4, and Netherlands' parliamentary elections on October 29, affecting the political balance within the EU.
November's Economic Statistics and International Conferences
November is when Q3 economic assessments for individual countries are finalized, with the UK's Q3 real GDP growth rate preliminary figures and France's Q3 unemployment rate announced on November 13. The European Commission will also release its autumn economic forecast in November, outlining future EU economic prospects.
In international relations, the EU-Latin America and Caribbean Community (CELAC) Summit will be held on November 9-10, and the EU-African Union (AU) Summit on November 24-25, strengthening EU's external relations. Ireland will conduct presidential elections on November 11.
EU Major Institution Meeting Schedule
Important meetings for EU operations are held regularly. The European Council (EU Summit) is scheduled for October 23-24, and the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council will discuss monetary policy on September 10-11 and October 29-30 (hosted by Banca d'Italia). European Parliament plenary sessions are scheduled for September 8-11, October 6-9, October 20-23, November 12-13, and November 24-27, where EU legislative matters will be deliberated.
The article demonstrates that these economic statistical releases, political events, and EU institutional meetings are interconnected and play crucial roles in deepening European integration, developing external relations, and coordinating economic policies.