European Council

At the press conference following the Eurogroup meeting, President Paschal Donohoe underlined the main topics of the discussions, including the economic situation in the euro area, tackling inflation and the prospects of the digital euro.

The Council extended the mandate of the EU civilian mission EUCAP Sahel Niger until 30 September 2024.

Today the Council adopted a decision that fully suspends the visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Russia. Consequently, the general rules of the visa code will apply to Russian citizens.

Statement by President Charles Michel upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The EU issued a declaration to express full solidarity with Albania and concern following the malicious cyber activities in July.

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

The Council approved €15 million in support of the military component of the SADC Mission to Mozambique under the European Peace Facility.

The meeting of the European Council will take place on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October

During his visit to Qatar, President Michel participated at the inauguration of the EU delegation. President Michel emphasised that the visit is an important signal of the EU's political will to strengthen ties with Qatar in order to overcome global challenges related to energy, economy and security sectors.

The EU and Georgia issued a joint press release following their 7th Association council meeting.

EU and Ukraine issued a joint press release following the 8th Association Council condemning Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and welcoming Ukraine's ongoing engagement in implementing its commitment towards European perspective.

Déclaration à la presse du président Charles Michel suite à la réunion à Alger avec le président d’Algérie Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Press briefing ahead of Extaordinary Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) will take place on Thursday 8 September 2022 at 16.30.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 7 September 2022 at 10.30.

President Michel received the letters of credentials from eight new ambassadors to the European Union.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 3 – 11 September 2022

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President Michel met with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia to discuss recent developments in the South Caucasus and relations between the EU and both countries.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 29 August – 4 September 2022

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1355 of 4 August 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.