European Council

The EU issued a declaration paying tribute on World Press Freedom Day to the essential role of journalism in upholding freedom of expression in democratic societies, and stressing the need to promote and protect it everywhere in the world.

The European Union condemns the decision of the Russian authorities to ban eight European Union nationals from entering the territory of the Russian Federation.

In a joint statement, the presidents of the EU institutions condemn the decision of the Russian authorities to ban eight European Union nationals from entering the Russian territory.

The EU issued a declaration on the outcome of the ASEAN leaders’ meeting on 24 April 2021, welcoming it as a positive and important first step to begin a process of de-escalation and return to the democratic transition in Myanmar/Burma.

The EU is ensuring that providers of electronic communications services such as web-based email and messaging services can continue to detect child sexual abuse online.

Member states endorse the Council's mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on a fund to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.

The Council has adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement.This is the last step for the EU in the ratification of the agreement.

The Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.

Myanmar/Burma: the Council prolonged the restrictive measures against the military junta for one year, until 30 April 2022.

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2021)

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/481 of 22 March 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

Together with European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel debriefed the members of the European Parliament on the video conference of the members of the European Council on 25 March 2021 and the outcome of the latest EU and Turkey meeting in Ankara.

The Council presidency and the Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional agreement on a public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 19-25 April 2021

Council adopts conclusions reaffirming Team Europe's full commitment to the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Green finance" - Speech by President Charles Michel at the Leaders’ Climate Summit

European Council President Charles Michel delivered via video conference his opening speech at the European University Association annual conference on the challenges COVID-19 has upended on higher education, and the future of universities.

The EU issued a declaration strongly condemning the illegal activities on the territory of the Czech Republic that caused the explosions at the Vrbětice ammunition depot in 2014, and expressing full solidarity with the Czech Republic.

The Council today approved its annual report on the implementation of Regulation 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents.