Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

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The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on two regulations to implement the EU-US Joint Statement, eliminating or reducing import tariffs on certain US goods.

The Council has approved conclusions stressing the need to safeguard and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in building and maintaining democratic resilience.

Joint Statement following the EU-Chile Joint Council and EU-Chile Trade Council.

Today, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement to bolster EU legislation on payment services to better fight payment fraud, boost transparency on fees, and increase consumer protection in this area.

Council agrees position on simplification package to boost Europe’s defence industry and readiness.

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The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment, social policy and health) will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 14.30.

The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on a draft law preventing and combating child sexual abuse online.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will take place on 27 November 2025 at 15.30.

Em 25 de novembro de 2025, o presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, participou na sessão de encerramento da Cimeira União Europeia-União Africana, realizada em 24 e 25 de novembro de 2025, em Luanda, Angola.

Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on cats and dogs protection.

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At the 7th European Union-African Union summit in Luanda (Angola) on 24-25 November 2025, the EU and African Union leaders agreed on a joint declaration.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place on 26 November 2025 at 14.30.

Em 24 de novembro de 2025, o presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, participou na Cimeira União Europeia-União Africana em Luanda, Angola.

Remarks by President António Costa following the informal EU Leaders’ meeting of 24 November 2025 in Luanda

Today, the Council formally adopted the EU’s budget for 2026. This budget is the result of negotiations with the European Parliament that lead to an agreement on 15 November 2025.

The Council adopted a set of decisions establishing three assistance measures under the European Peace Facility in support of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad. These measures aim to strengthen the capacities of beneficiary countries in military and defence matters, with the aim of promoting domestic resilience and peace.

Ahead of the European Union - African Union summit in Luanda, President António Costa and President Ursula von der Leyen shared their thoughts on the relationship between the EU and Africa.