European Council

The Swedish presidency has decided to activate the integrated political crisis response (IPCR) to coordinate EU support measures, in close collaboration with the European Commission.

The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the execution in Iran of Iranian-British national Alireza Akbari and recalls yet again its strong opposition against the application of capital punishment in any circumstance.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 16 - 22 January 2023.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 16 January 2022 at 15:00.

The Special European Council on 9 and 10 February 2023 will take place in the Europa building in Brussels

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2023)

The EU issued a statement condemning the shocking acts of political violence and the unacceptable attack against the democratic institutions in Brazil.

The representatives of member states' governments reappointed Ms Beatrix Ricziová as a judge to the General Court.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 13 January 2023 at 10.30.

On 10 January 2023, the EU and NATO signed a joint declaration, which sets out a shared vision of how the two blocs will act together against common security threats. The press conference followed the signature ceremony.

The Council extended the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 31 January 2025.

This third declaration, which was signed on 10 January, sets out a shared vision of how the EU and NATO will act together against common security threats while expanding and further developing their cooperation.

Mr Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup travelled to Rome where he met with Mr Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy.

At Istituto Luigi Sturzo event in Rome, President Paschal Donohoe discussed the current economic outlook and the challenges and opportunities for the euro area.

Mr Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery & Reform, will travel to Rome to meet with Mr Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 9 - 15 January 2023.

The EU commends the resolute African-led initiatives to address the root causes of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2086 of 27 October 2022 implementing Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

The Council formally adopted a regulation that sets a market correction mechanism to protect citizens and the economy against excessively high prices. The regulation aims to limit episodes of excessive gas prices in the EU that do not reflect world market prices, while ensuring security of energy supply and the stability of financial markets.