European Council

The Council reached an agreement with the European Parliament on the directive establishing the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities.

The Council and European parliament reached an agreement on targeted amendments to phase out the use, manufacture, and trade of the remaining mercury-added products in the EU.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2874 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2871 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Council and Parliament strike deal on a two-year delay on reporting obligations for sectorial and non-EU companies.

European Council President Charles Michel delivered a keynote speech at the EIB Group Forum 2024, in Luxembourg. He focused on the need to invest more and better in EU security and defence.

The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement today on a review of the European market infrastructure regulation and directive. The review aims to make the EU clearing landscape more attractive and resilient, to support the EU’s open strategic autonomy and to preserve the EU’s financial stability.

The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform supporting investments in digital and deep tech, cleantech and biotech.

The Council and European Parliament reached an agreement to amend the EU rules for the internal and external Schengen borders.

The Council and European Parliament agreed on a first-ever EU law on violence against women and domestic violence.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the net-zero industry act.

European Council President Charles Michel debriefed the European Parliament plenary gathered in Strasbourg on the latest European Council meetings, in particular the special meeting on 1 February.

The Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement on a proposal to replace the 2014 broadband cost-reducing directive (BCRD) by the gigabit infrastructure act (GIA).

The Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on setting up a new single dedicated instrument to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation, while supporting its efforts to carry out reforms as part of its accession path to the EU.

The Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating activities, which aims to boost investor confidence in sustainable products.

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 21 and 22 March 2024 in the Europa building in Brussels.

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The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted a joint statement following their 24th ministerial meeting.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/333 of 16 January 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.