European Council

The Council updated the EU guidelines on children and armed conflict, and approved conclusions on the matter.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €20 million under the EPF that will benefit the Kenya Defence Forces.

The Council adopted a 14th package of harsh economic and individual restrictive measures targeting high-value sectors of the Russian economy and making it more difficult to circumvent EU sanctions.

At the humanitarian conference on Gaza in Jordan, President Michel highlighted the three EU priorities: ending the war, providing more humanitarian assistance and working towards a sustainable peace, based on the two-state solution.

The press briefing ahead of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia (Italy) will take place VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 17.00.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1510 of 27 May 2024 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1496 of 27 May 2024 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council (Cohesion) will take place on 11 June at 11.30.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on 11 June at 11.30.

Ahead of the summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, European Council President Charles Michel wrote an article for the Global Governance Project's G7 issue.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 10 – 16 June 2024

The Eurogroup met virtually to discuss the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting, reaffirm their support for Ukraine, and express appreciation for the constructive engagement with G7 partners.

The EU issued a statement on Israel/Palestine in which it fully supported the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

G7 Leaders’ statement on Gaza: 3 June 2024

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1339 of 13 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 3 – 9 June 2024

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 27 and 28 June 2024 in the Europa building in Brussels.

The Council sanctioned six individuals and three entities for the transfer of drones used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and in the Middle East and Red Sea region.

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 17 June 2024 in the Europa building in Brussels.