European Council

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

This provisional agreement on the partnership on metrology brings the finalisation of the European partnerships package a step closer.

The Council today adopted a directive establishing the entry and residence conditions for highly-qualified non-EU nationals coming to live and work in the EU (the blue card directive).

The Council today decided to temporarily suspend the application of certain provisions in the visa code to nationals of The Gambia.

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

President of the European Council Charles Michel presented the main results from the EU-Western Balkans summit held in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia.

The Council conclusions set the EU’s position for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 1 November 2021. The conclusions emphasise the extreme urgency to step up the global response to address the climate emergency and underline the need for a just and fair climate transition across the world.

The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, on 6 October 2021. EU leaders agreed on the Brdo declaration, with which the Western Balkans partners have aligned themselves.

The Council adopted its position at first reading on the amendment to the Aarhus Regulation, which sets out how the EU guarantees its full compliance with the Aarhus Convention.

Press conference following the EU-Western Balkans summit, Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia

President of the European Council Charles Michel presented the main conclusions from the informal meeting of the EU leaders held in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia.

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

Remarks by President Charles Michel before the informal meeting of the members of the European Council in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

Ministers responsible for Economic and Financial Affairs adopted today the Council conclusions on the climate finance.

Economy and finance ministers today adopted the Council implementing decision on the approval of the recovery and resilience plan for Malta.

The Council adopted a decision authorising the opening of negotiations for an EU-UK agreement in respect of Gibraltar, as well as the negotiating directives.

In conclusions approved today, the Council decided to remove Anguilla, Dominica and Seychelles from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Press briefing ahead of upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Informal video conference of telecommunications ministers and Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on Thursday 7 October 2021 at 11.00.

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 4 October 2021 on the economic situation in the euro area, focusing on energy prices and inflation, implementation of euro area priorities in the recovery and resilience plans, exchange rate developments, Greece and Banking Union.