Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

O presidente do Conselho Europeu António Costa proferiu o discurso de abertura do Fórum de Investimento UE-Brasil em São Paulo. O fórum constitui a plataforma para o lançamento formal do diálogo estruturado sobre investimento entre a UE e o Brasil.

Following its political announcement on 20 May, the Council lifted the EU’s economic sanctions on Syria imposed ontothe Assad regime. It also removed 24 entities from the EU list of those subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. In parallel, it extended the listings of individuals and entities linked to the Assad regime until 1 June 2026.In support of the transitional authorities’ efforts to safeguard the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Syrian people, the Council also imposed new restrictive measures on two individuals and three entities for human rights abuses and stands ready to consider further listings on those fuelling instability.

Die Hohe Vertreterin hat eine Erklärung im Namen der Europäischen Union zu böswilligen Cyberaktivitäten gegen Tschechien abgegeben.

Der polnische Vorsitz hat Schlussfolgerungen zur Stärkung der demokratischen Resilienz der EU veröffentlicht, die von 25 Delegationen unterstützt wurden.

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Vereinfachung: Rat legt Standpunkt zur Vereinfachung und Stärkung des CO₂-Grenzausgleichssystems fest.

Der Rat hat beschlossen, die sechste Welle von elf neuen SSZ-Projekten einzuleiten, um die Verteidigungsfähigkeiten der EU zu verbessern und zu einem starken Verteidigungsdispositiv der EU beizutragen.

Der Rat hat eine Verordnung zur Schaffung des Instruments „Sicherheitsmaßnahmen für Europa“ angenommen, mit dem die EU-Mitgliedstaaten finanzielle Unterstützung in Höhe von bis zu 150 Mrd. € erhalten werden, um die europäische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie zu stärken.

Änderung der CO₂-Normen für Personenkraftwagen und leichte Nutzfahrzeuge vom Rat endgültig gebilligt.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

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Council calls for a reform of the international financial architecture for development

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 26 May–1 June 2025

European Council President António Costa will travel to Brazil from 27 to 29 May 2025 to meet with Brazilian President Lula da Silva and participate in the EU-Brazil Investment Forum. The visit highlights the EU’s commitment to a forward-looking strategic partnership with Brazil to advance joint priorities, including climate action and multilateral cooperation.

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Council adopts conclusions on the use of satellite data, in particular from Earth Observation constellations, for civil protection and crisis management.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met on 22 May 2025 in Banff, Canada and issued a joint communiqué.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.