European Council

On 6 October 2022, President Michel attends the first European Political Community meeting in Prague, which brings together leaders from across the continent.

The Council imposed a new package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia in view of the escalation of its aggression against Ukraine.

Ahead of UNFCCC COP27, the Council adopted conclusions underlining its strong commitment to deliver on climate finance. The Council recalled that the EU and its member states are the largest contributor to international public climate finance, and since 2013 have more than doubled their contribution to climate finance to support developing countries. In its conclusions, the Council calls on other donors to step up efforts in this regard, and it expects that the collective USD 100 billion per year climate finance mobilisation goal will be met in 2023.

The Netherlands will be able to use funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to foster its economic recovery and invest in green and digital projects.

Press briefing ahead of the meeting of the European Political Community and the Informal meeting of EU heads of state or government, Prague 6-7 October 2022, will take place on 5 October at 11:00.

The Council adopted conclusions on the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. A total of 12 countries have either not engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on tax governance or have failed to deliver on their commitments to implement the necessary reforms.

The Council agreed its position on the REPowerEU proposal, a plan to phase out the Union’s dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports.

Today the Council adopted the Daisy Chain regulation, a revised bank resolution framework which will help ensure that banks remain resilient and capable of withstanding future shocks.

The Council gives its final green light to a directive on the adequacy of statutory minimum wages and thus help to achieve decent working and living conditions for employees in Europe.

The Council approves new rules to protects the digital space against the spread of illegal content through the Digital Services Act.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe at the press conference following the Eurogroup meeting of 3 October 2022 in Luxembourg.

The Eurogroup issued a statement highlighting the challenges of the current economic situation and the importance of the coordinated fiscal response for reducing inflationary pressures and speeding up the energy market diversification.

The EU issued a statement ahead of the Association Council with the State of Israel signifying their close relations and reiterating the importance of further development of our broad bilateral partnership through comprehensive political dialogue and cooperation to unlock the full potential of EU-Israel relations.

Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of the Prague leaders meetings.

Message of President Charles Michel on Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 3 – 9 October 2022

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

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 3 October 2022 at 17:00.

EU leaders condemn the illegal annexation by Russia.

EU energy ministers today reached a political agreement on a proposal for a Council Regulation to address high energy prices. The regulation introduces common measures to reduce electricity demand and to collect and redistribute the energy sector's surplus revenues to final customers.