Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Council approves conclusions to strengthen cooperation with non-EU western European countries

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 14:30.

Der Rat und das Parlament haben heute eine vorläufige Einigung über neue Vorschriften für Pflanzenvermehrungsmaterial erzielt.

On the occasion of the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

On the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

Der Rat und das Parlament erzielen eine wegweisende Einigung zur Stärkung der EU-Fluggastrechte durch klarere Vorschriften, schnellere und einfachere Verfahren und einen stärkeren Schutz.

The 27th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapters 2 on freedom of movement of workers and 28 on consumer and health protection

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The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke to the press ahead of the G7 summit in Évian (France), on 15 June 2026.

European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challenges, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, defence and security, migration and illicit drugs. 

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the targeted amendment to the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2).

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On 10 June 2026, President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a public statement following the EU-Republic of Korea summit.

The leaders of the European Union and Republic of Korea held their 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit in Brussels on 10 June 2026, and issued a joint statement.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1176 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health) will take place on Friday, 12 June 2026 at 15.30.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1173 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Council and European Parliament reach agreement to simplify rules on security and defence procurement, accelerate permit-granting procedures and strengthen defence readiness.

Die Verhandlungsführer des Ratsvorsitzes und des Europäischen Parlaments haben eine vorläufige Einigung über mehrere neue Gesetze erzielt, die Teil des sogenannten Omnibus-IV-Legislativpakets sind. Die vorläufige Einigung betrifft Rechtsvorschriften zu kleinen Midcap-Unternehmen sowie zu Digitalisierung und gemeinsamen Spezifikationen.

On 9 June 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a speech at the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026. He stressed the need to reshape and adapt our cities and public spaces to evolving human needs, to strengthen the inclusivity and affordability of access to housing.