European Council

The EU issued a declaration on Nicaragua as the Council added six individuals responsible for serious human rights violations to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Zagreb Summit

At the coronavirus pledging event, European Council President Charles Michel pledged for an acceleration of the development, manufacture and delivery of vaccines, tests and treatments to everyone, everywhere, at an affordable price.

Press conference following a video conference of telecommunications ministers, 5 May 2020.

Press briefing ahead of video conference of Eurogroup, 8 May 2020.

A press conference held following the video conference of employment and social affairs ministers, 5 May 2020.

Article written by President Michel , President von der Leyen, President Macron, Chancellor Merkel, Prime Minister Solberg.

The EU issued a declaration paying tribute on World Press Freedom Day to the essential role of journalism in upholding online and offline freedom of expression in democratic societies and fostering transparency and accountability.

The Council appointed Mr Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen for a second term as the Secretary-General of the Council.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 4-10 May 2020

The Council adopted conclusions supporting the ongoing peace process in South Sudan and the country's efforts to face the consequences of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The EU issued a declaration condemning malicious behaviours in cyberspace targeting essential operators, including in the healthcare sector, as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world.

The members of the European Council and the Member States of the G5 Sahel, adopted a joint declaration in order to reaffirm their joint commitment to the security, stability and development of the Sahel.

Les présidents Michel et von der Leyen, et le président du G5, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, ont tenu une vidéoconférence entre les dirigeants de l’UE et du G5 Sahel, avec la participation des Nations unies et de la Commission de l'Union africaine.

Press conference following a video conference of ministers of transport, 29 April 2020.

Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative Borrell will meet by video conference with G5 Sahel President Ghazouani and representatives of the African Union and the United Nations.

Press conference following a video conference of home affairs ministers, 28 April 2020.

President Charles Michel, and Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, current Chair of the G5 Sahel, will co-chair an EU-G5 Sahel video conference tomorrow, 28 April 2020, with the United Nations and the African Union Commission.

Press conference following a video conference of energy ministers, 28 April 2020.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 27 April - 1 May 2020