European Council

Recent terrorist attacks carried out across the EU have underlined the need to improve the protection of public spaces.

In these conclusions the Council emphasises the unique challenge to security posed by the UEFA EURO championship, since the competition will take place in 11 European cities simultaneously.

Press briefing ahead the G7 summit of 11-13 June2021

The Council today approved conclusions on the protection of vulnerable adults across the EU, with regard to civil and criminal law matters.

This text aims to enhance the agency's mandate and improve its functioning through more efficient procedures.

The main aim of this system is to improve the efficiency of cross-border communication between the competent judicial authorities and facilitate access to justice for citizens and businesses.

The draft regulation aims to ensure greater legal certainty for businesses and citizens when it comes to cross-border transfers of claims, thereby facilitating access to finance and promoting cross-border investment in the EU.

The €17.5 billion Just Transition Fund will focus exclusively on territories dependent on fossil fuels and carbon-intensive industries to support them on the road to climate neutrality.

Intervention du président Charles Michel lors du sommet de financement des économies africaines à Paris

The Council has approved conclusions to support the recovery and transformation of the European media sector.

Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) will take place on 19 May 2021 at 17.00.

The Council prolonged restrictive measures over various cyber-attacks threatening the EU and its member states for another year until 18 May 2022.

The blue card directive aims to attract and retain highly qualified workers, particularly in sectors facing skills shortages.

The Council approved conclusions on the European Universities initiative and encouraged member states to make sure the initiative remains central to building a European Education Area.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 17-23 May 2021

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 18 May 2021 at 15.00.

On the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the EU issued a declaration reaffirming its strong commitment to respect, protect and promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.

EU issued a declaration on the publication of a list of so-called “unfriendly States” by Russia.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/639 of 19 April 2021amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 10-16 May 2021