European Council

European Council President Charles Michel invited the members of the European Council to their meeting on 15-16 October 2020

The Council appointed Nataliya Apostolova and Mihai-Florin Bulgariu as new Heads of Mission for EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM RAFAH respectively.

Press briefing on Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 19 and 20 October 2020 held on 15 October at 10.30

The further digitalisation of the member states’ judicial systems has enormous potential to continue to facilitate and improve access to justice for citizens throughout the EU.

This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses.

Press briefing ahead of the European Council meeting, 15-16 October 2020

The EU issued a declaration expressing its grave concern over the decision to proceed with the “opening” of part of the fenced area of Varosha.

Media advisory - General Affairs Council, 13 October 2020

The Council adopted conclusions on the European Union's response to the latest developments in Belarus.

Council adopts conclusions on improving the well-being of older persons in the era of digitalisation.

Council adopts conclusions on improving the working and living conditions of seasonal and other mobile workers.

Council adopts conclusions on better minimum income protection in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

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

The Council adopted conclusions on Bosnia and Herzegovina / EUFOR Operation Althea.

The Council extended the framework for imposing restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons for one year, until 16 October 2021.

The Council extended the existing framework for imposing targeted restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua for one year, until 15 October 2021

The Council appointed Mairead McGuinness as new member of the European Commission.

The EU issued a declaration welcoming the agreement reached on 10 October on a humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and urging the sides to strictly abide by this agreement.

Member states' EU ambassadors agreed the Council's position on the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 12-18 October 2020