European Council

During the handover ceremony, incoming European Council President António Costa thanked outgoing President Charles Michel for his work during his mandate and outlined his vision and priorities for the future of the EU.  

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The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

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The European Council today appointed by written procedure the European Commission for the period from 1 December 2024 to 31 October 2029.

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The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on a proposal to facilitate the use of cohesion funds to help member states affected by natural disasters.

Handover between outgoing President of the European Council Charles Michel and incoming President António Costa.

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President Michel received a letter of credentials from a new ambassador to the European Union.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council (Internal market, industry, research and space) of 28-29 November 2024, and the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of 2-3 December 2024 will take place on 27 November 2024 at 18.00.

The Council listed three additional individuals in view of the situation in Syria.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €13.25 million under the European Peace Facility to support the Jordanian Armed Forces.

The Council has prolonged its restrictive measures in view of Türkiye's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean until 30 November 2025.

The Council has adopted a recommendation encouraging EU countries to make careers in higher education more attractive and sustainable, and ensuring greater recognition of the roles and tasks carried out by higher education professionals.

The Council has approved conclusions on improving access to ‘glocal’ opportunities for young people living in rural and remote areas.

Today, the Council approved the joint text on the EU’s general budget for 2025. The joint text was agreed in negotiations with the European Parliament on 16 November 2024. Total commitments are set at €192.768,6 million and the total payments at €149.615,7 million, excluding appropriations foreseen for special instruments outside the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 (MFF).

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Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 25 November – 1 December 2024

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place on 22 November 2024 at 15.00.