European Council

The Council adopted its position at first reading on the LIFE programme for 2021-2027.

The Council prolonged the existing asset freezes directed against 8 individuals responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds.

The EU issued a declaration on South Sudan underlining that the humanitarian situation remains critical in the country, and urging the South Sudanese Government to pursue and accelerate the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

Coreper today mandated the Portuguese presidency to negotiate with the European Parliament the public country-by-country reporting (CBCR) directive.

At the end of his trip in the region, President Charles Michel met in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Member states' ambassadors to the EU approved a set of regulations on the structural funds for 2021-2027, representing one third of the EU's seven-year budget.

At a press point, following his visit to a crossing point in eastern Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Council President Charles Michel expressed unequivocal EU support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on four Russian individuals responsible for serious human rights violations in the country

Together with President Zelesnkyy, President Charles Michel addressed the forum "Ukraine 30. Development of Justice" during his visit to eastern Ukraine. He stressed the importance for Ukraine to commit to the fight against corruption and a comprehensive judicial reform, in the framework of the Association Agreement.

Remarks by President Charles Michel after his meeting in Georgia with Prime Minister Garibashvili and leaders of the opposition political parties.

European Council President Charles Michel addressed the presse together with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on the main topics of his visit to Georgia: the strength of the EU partnership, EU support in fighting the COVID pandemic and the current political crisis.

Joint press statement following the 11th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Albania.

As part of his visit to the region, President Charles Michel is today in Georgia, where he met with President Salome Zourabichvili. In his statement to the press following their meeting, the President called on all parties to step up their efforts to resolve the political crisis.

Following their meeting in Chisinau, European Council President Charles Michel and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu addressed the press and outlined the main topics of their discussion.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 28 February–7 March 2021

The Council has today requested the European Parliament's consent to its decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and a security of information agreement.

During the press conference concluding the EU leader's video conference, President Charles Michel focused on security and defence and on relations with the Southern Neighbourhood.

Following the informal video conferences on 25 and 26 February 2021, the members of the European Council adopted a statement on COVID-19, health, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.

European Council President Charles Michel gave a joint doorstep with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg before the start of the EU leaders' video conference on security, defence and relations with the Southern Neighbourhood.

European Council President Charles Michel and EU leaders discussed via video conference five key topics in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and how to strengthen EU health systems, coordination and preparedness for the future.