European Council

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 29 September 2021 at 10.30.

Speech by President Charles Michel at the UN General Assembly

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 27 September – 3 October 2021

The EU issued a declaration strongly denouncing malicious cyber activities collectively designated as Ghostwriter, and urging the Russian Federation to adhere to the norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace.

Media advisory – Journalists' physical presence in Council press centre, Competitiveness Council of 28 and 29 September 2021.

Virtual press briefing ahead of the Competitiveness Council (Research, internal market and industry issues) will take place on 27 September at 11:00.

Rear Admiral Stefano Turchetto appointed as new EU Operation Commander of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

As stipulated in the Council recommendation, this list will continue to be reviewed every two weeks and, as the case may be, updated.

In light of the gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions both in Belgium and Luxembourg, a limited number of journalists will be allowed to attend physically the following Council meetings taking place at the  European Convention Centre Luxembourg (ECCL).

The Council approved conclusions on Afghanistan emphasising the EU's commitment to peace and stability in the country and to supporting the Afghan people.

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

The EU issued a declaration on the State Duma, regional and local elections in Russia.

Speech by President Charles Michel at the VI Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) Summit, Mexico.

Video message by President Charles Michel on the occasion of the EU Med 9 summit in Athens

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 18 – 26 September 2021

Media advisory – Journalists' physical presence in Council press centre, General Affairs Council 21 September 2021

Le Président Charles Michel a donné une conférence de presse suite à sa rencontre avec le Premier ministre luxembourgeois, Xavier Bettel, et à sa visite au centre d'études et de recherches européenne Robert Schuman.

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 10 September 2021 on the economic outlook, digital euro and the convergence prospects within the euro area.

The Council prolonged the sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months until 15 March 2022.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 13 – 19 September 2021