European Council

The presidency of the Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the proposal to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the so-called ReArm Europe plan.

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement aimed at ensuring that transport services can use a single method for calculating their greenhouse gas emissions.

Council agrees position on the ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on requirements and procedures for chemical products.

The Council has agreed to amend climate law to set a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040, with flexibility and conditions to support member states in the transition.

The Council approved the submission of the EU's updated nationally determined contribution ahead of COP30, reaffirming the EU's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its ambitious climate action goals.

On 4 November 2025, European Council President António Costa gave a speech at the Euronews EU Enlargement Summit. In his speech, he emphasised that in an age of geopolitical uncertainty and economic instability, an enlarged European Union means a safer, stronger and more peaceful Europe, at home and in the world.

The Council adopted an implementing decision authorising the fifth regular payment under the Ukraine Plan of the Ukraine Facility.

President Costa will travel to Latin America for COP30 (Brazil) on 6 and 7 November and for the EU-CELAC summit (Colombia) on 9 November.

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

Tanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania

The press briefing will take place on Monday 3 November 2025 at 17.00.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2 November 2025 – 9 November 2025

Joint press release at the occasion of the EU-Western Balkans ministerial forum on justice and home affairs, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30-31 October 2025.

Joint press release at the occasion of the EU-Western Balkans ministerial forum on justice and home affairs, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30-31 October 2025.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 3 November 2025 at 11:30.

The EU issued a statement on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2080 of 13 October 2025 amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2072 of 13 October 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 28 October, in Abu Dhabi.

Council agrees on Baltic Sea fisheries catch limits for 2026 for key fish stocks, including herring, sprat, cod, salmon and plaice.