European Council

Press conference ahead of the G7 summit, Cornwall, UK, 11-13 June 2021

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

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

President Michel and President Putin took stock of EU-Russia relations during their phone call on Monday 7 June 2021.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 7 - 13 June 2021

The Council approved two sets of conclusions on the impact of the pandemic, one on internal security and a second on the threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism.

Recent terrorist attacks carried out across the EU have underlined the need to improve the protection of public spaces.

In these conclusions the Council emphasises the unique challenge to security posed by the UEFA EURO championship, since the competition will take place in 11 European cities simultaneously.

Press briefing ahead the G7 summit of 11-13 June2021

The Council today approved conclusions on the protection of vulnerable adults across the EU, with regard to civil and criminal law matters.

This text aims to enhance the agency's mandate and improve its functioning through more efficient procedures.

The main aim of this system is to improve the efficiency of cross-border communication between the competent judicial authorities and facilitate access to justice for citizens and businesses.

The draft regulation aims to ensure greater legal certainty for businesses and citizens when it comes to cross-border transfers of claims, thereby facilitating access to finance and promoting cross-border investment in the EU.

The €17.5 billion Just Transition Fund will focus exclusively on territories dependent on fossil fuels and carbon-intensive industries to support them on the road to climate neutrality.

Press briefing ahead of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on 8 June 2021 at 10.00.

The Council introduced a ban on the overflight of EU airspace, and on access to EU airports by Belarusian carriers.

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

Suite à la visite à Bruxelles du président de la République tunisienne, Kaïs Saïed, les présidents Michel, von der Leyen et Sassoli ont publié un communiqué conjoint sur le partenariat entre l’Union européenne et la Tunisie.

The European Union has issued a statement reiterating its firm condemnation of the coup d’état in Mali which led to the forced resignation of President Bah N’Daw and his Prime Minister on 26 May.

The Council took note of the sixth progress report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Councils.