European Council

The EU is taking further measures to refocus cohesion policy resources on tackling the effects of the pandemic.

Media advisory - Online press conference by Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Croatian Minister of Culture, after the video conference of culture and media ministers, 8 April 2020

The Council agreed its position on a legislative proposal amending the EU enforcement regulation in trade.

EU development ministers will address working together towards a strong EU external response in support of partner countries, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Council decided to extend the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2022.

Media advisory on the online press conference of informal high-level videoconference of ministers responsible for research.

The EU is making it easier for freight transport businesses to provide information to authorities in electronic form.

The Council adopted rules which facilitate the reuse of treated urban waste water for agricultural irrigation.

The EU will introduce new rules on drivers’ working conditions, posting of drivers and access to the road haulage market, and will also make enforcement more efficient.

The Eurogroup will discuss the coordinated response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The presidents reviewed progress made in the EU's economic response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/212 of 17 February 2020 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 6-12 April 2020

Defence ministers will hold a video conference on the military implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EU issued a declaration on the UN Secretary General’s appeal for an immediate global ceasefire.

The EU issued a declaration on Venezuela calling upon all stakeholders to put the interests of the nation above all other considerations and engage in a credible, representative and serious negotiation process.

The Council appointed Mr. Miroslav Lajčák as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues.

Ministers of foreign affairs will follow-up on the last ministerial video conference of 23 March 2020, discussing international aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

Media advisory on press briefing ahead of the video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 3 April 2020.