European Council

The Council renewed the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and extended its humanitarian exception by two years.

The Council prolonged the mandate of the EU civilian mission in Armenia until 19 February 2027.

Business taxation: María José Garde re-elected as chair of the code of conduct group.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on three individuals involved in cyber-attacks against Estonia.

The press briefing will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025 at 14.30.

The Council appointed Peter Sørensen as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, from 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2026.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in the United Nations Fora in 2025.

The Council adopted a decision on the partial suspension of the visa facilitation agreement with Georgia.

The Council prolonged the EU sectoral restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation's continuing actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, until 31 July 2025.

Council adopts decision to allow signature between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina for Frontex operational support.

The members of the European Council issued a statement on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The EU issued a statement expressing deep concern about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 27 January–2 February 2025.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

EU leaders will discuss European defence during an informal meeting at Palais d'Egmont.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/49 of 9 January 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/85 of 13 January 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/43 of 9 January 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

In his debrief to the European Parliament on the December European Council, President Costa highlighted the main topics discussed by the EU leaders including Ukraine, enlargement and the EU's role in the world.

The Leaders of the G7 fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas.