European Council

The Portuguese presidency of the Council and the European Parliament strike a deal on ESF+ for the period of 2021-2027.

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 for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1585 of 29 October 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.

The EU is preparing new temporary rules to help air carriers cope with the drastic decline in air traffic caused by the Coronavirus crisis and avoid operating empty flights.

On 27 January 2021, the President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, issued a statement welcoming the signature of ESM Treaty and the Single Resolution Fund Amending Agreements.

On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, European Council President Charles Michel delivered a message to the European Jewish Association event.

European Council President Charles Michel, President of Israel Reuven Rivlin and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a joint statement on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and marking the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau,

The Council today adopted conclusions on "Climate and Energy Diplomacy - Delivering on the external dimension of the European Green Deal".

Opening remarks by Paschal Donohoe at the European Parliament's ECON Committee, 25 January 2021.

The Council approved conclusions launching a pilot case in the Gulf of Guinea as part of the EU Coordinated Maritime Presences concept.

The Council adopted conclusions on Venezuela, regarding the outcome of the legislative elections on 6 December 2020 and EU policy towards Venezuela going forward.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 25-31 January 2021

Rail passengers in the EU, in particular those with reduced mobility, will have stronger rights, and it will become easier to transport bicycles on trains.

European Council President Charles Michel gave a speech at the Annual economic conference of the European Investment Bank.

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

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/2033 of 10 December 2020 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Michel and President Putin took stock of EU-Russia relations during their phone call on Friday 22 January 2021.

President of the European Council Charles Michel presented the main conclusions from the video conference with the EU leaders on 21 January 2021 to discuss the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Member states have unanimously agreed today on a Council recommendation setting a common framework for the use of rapid antigen tests and the mutual recognition of COVID-19 test results across the EU.