European Council

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

EU Heads of State or Government held their fourth video conference on COVID-19. They endorsed the Eurogroup agreement on three important safety nets for workers, businesses and sovereigns.

On 23 April 2020 EU leaders will follow up, by video conference, on the EU's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It will be the fourth video meeting of this kind.

The Council adopted new rules to help the most deprived EU citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Council adopted new rules to support EU fishermen and aquaculture farmers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Council adopted conclusions on Mozambique, reiterating its solidarity and support for the country.

The EU is taking exceptional measures to make available cohesion resources to help tackle the pandemic.

President Michel called for a fourth video conference of the EU heads of state or government on the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its negative effects

Online press conference following the video conference of foreign affairs ministers, 22 April 2020

Press conference following a video conference of ministers for European affairs, 22 April 2020.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the video conference of the members of the European Council of 23 April 2020.