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On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values.

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On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.
Committee on Public Health

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.
Committee on Public Health

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/645 of 16 March 2026 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/886 of 21 April 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/614 of 16 March 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/897 of 21 April 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/779 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/774 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/762 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/763 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2011/173/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The EU Council has approved conclusions on the role of teachers in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) that call for an ethical, safe and human-centred approach to AI in education.

Council approves a mandate to begin negotiations with the European Parliament on updated regulation on organic farming.

The Council adopted restrictive measures against further 16 individuals and seven entities responsible for the systematic unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation and within temporarily occupied territories.

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 16.30.

The Council adopted a decision lifting the partial suspension of the Cooperation Agreement with Syria, signalling support for the transition and normalisation of bilateral relations.

The Council adopted the decisions authorising the signing of the EU-Mexico Modernised Global agreement and Interim Trade Agreement, advancing political cooperation, trade partnership and sustainable development between the EU and Mexico.