European Council

The Council decided to conclude the agreement between the EU and Canada allowing Canadian companies to participate in the SAFE instrument.

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 14.30.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-21 June 2026.

President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the agreement to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

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The Council today activated the national escape clause for Spain under the stability and growth pact.  The measure will help Spain transition to higher defence spending at national level while ensuring debt sustainability.

The Council today decided to close the excessive deficit procedure concerning Malta.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 11.00

Ahead of negotiations with the European Parliament, the Council agreed its position on measures to expand the CBAM’s scope, help address its circumvention, and improve its overall efficacy in fighting carbon leakage.

Hosted by France as the rotating G7 presidency, the summit will bring together the leaders of the G7 countries, as well as the European Union and other invited countries to discuss pressing global issues, including international peace and security, multilateralism and the global economic outlook.The EU will be represented by President Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical instability and on long-term strategies for European competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 12 June 2026 at 14.30.

The press briefing will take place on Friday 12 June 2026 at 17.00.

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European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challenges, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, defence and security, migration and illicit drugs. 

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the targeted amendment to the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2).

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On 10 June 2026, President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a public statement following the EU-Republic of Korea summit.

The leaders of the European Union and Republic of Korea held their 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit in Brussels on 10 June 2026, and issued a joint statement.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1176 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.