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Simplification: Council gives final green light on the ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.

The Council adopts a key decision regarding the Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with Singapore.

The Council adopted today legislation to extend cooperation and information exchange on minimum effective corporate taxation.

The Council adopted a decision to provide up to €500 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Jordan.

The EU issued a statement marking two years of war in Sudan, in which it reiterates its strong appeal to the warring parties for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 14–20 April 2025

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting on the need for a unified response to global economic changes, policy coordination within the euro area and an increased urgency for ongoing projects such as the digital euro, the savings and investment union and trade diversification.

Member states' representatives (Coreper) agreed on the Council’s position on amending the gas storage regulation. 

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the toy safety regulation.

The Council reached a provisional deal with the European Parliament on a directive to improve monitoring and assessment of all soils within the EU.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Trump and Meloni saying they ‘fully expect’ an EU-US trade deal, Poland boosting its troop presence and eyeing defence ties with Latvia, and so much more.

Warsaw hopes increased cooperation will aid sectors beyond defence.

The building has made do with ageing infrastructure, as little has changed at the site since it first went up in 1967.

Supporters argue the measure would encourage more Italians abroad to formally register with AIRE, putting an end to widespread avoidance.

A new US+E3 format has marked a shift in Washington’s approach.

The EU's health data plan faces privacy concerns and calls for stronger protections.

Price increases are due in 2029, just when the coalition’s term would regularly come to an end.

The British approach is not the way for the EU, said power sector association Eurelectric.

The document specifies that commercial eggs, including those from free-range hens, are still safe to eat.

Parliament and Council are still negotiating a common position, and will hold their next trilogue on 21 May.