European Council

The EU issued a declaration welcoming the signature of a Ceasefire Agreement by the Libyan representatives of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in Geneva on 23 October 2020.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 26 October - 1 November 2020

The EU issued a declaration congratulating Luis Arce for his election as President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the general elections held on 18 October, and paying tribute to the people of Bolivia who have shown a strong commitment to electoral democracy

The Council reached a partial general approach on the European climate law.

The Council adopted conclusions on the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030.

Council conclusions call on the Commission to swiftly draw up a pandemic and other major crisis contingency plan for the European freight transport sector.

The Council adopted an update to the drinking water directive.

The Minister of Justice of Germany and the State Secretary for Home Affairs, representing the Presidency of the Council of the EU, together with the European Commission, met via videoconference on 22 October 2020 with their counterparts from the Western Balkans at the annual EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs.

The EU issued a declaration encouraging all parties to work together to enable inclusive, transparent, peaceful and credible elections on 28 October 2020

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.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on two individuals and one body that were responsible for or involved in the cyber-attacks on the German Federal Parliament that took place in April and May 2015.

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

The Presidency conclusions focus on a fundamental-rights based approach to artificial intelligence and provide guidance on dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens' rights and justice.

Revised EU rail passenger rights will include stronger rules for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, and improved rights regarding re-routing, through-tickets and carriage of bicycles on trains.

Member states' EU ambassadors agreed the Council’s position on a public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism.

Member states' EU ambassadors agreed the Council’s position on the Capital Markets Recovery Package.

EU4Health: the Council agrees its mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament.

Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, President Charles Michel presented the conclusions of the latest European Council meeting held on 15 and 16 October 2020.

Council adopts general approach on CAP reform.

Press briefing ahead of the the Envrionment Council of 23 October 2020.