European Council

Today, The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the directive to set common rules for the internal markets in renewable and natural gases and in hydrogen.

The Council has agreed its negotiating stance on the directive establishing the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €1 million under the EPF that will benefit the Somali National Army.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €21 million under the EPF that will benefit the Ghana and Cameroon Armed Forces.

The Council today adopted a regulation that updates the rules on central securities depositories (CSDs). The new law will reduce the financial and regulatory burden on CSDs and improve their ability to operate across borders, while also strengthening financial stability.

Today, the Council adopted a regulation creating the European Single Access Point (ESAP) - a platform that will make public financial and non-financial information about EU companies and EU investment products easier for investors to consult.

The Council introduced humanitarian exceptions to asset freeze measures in 10 EU restrictive measures regimes.

Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the latest situation.

Data act: Council adopts new law on the fair access to and use of data.

The Council has adopted a recommendation on enabling frameworks for the social economy, to foster social inclusion and access to the job market.

The Council today adopted a regulation opening autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The Council today adopted a decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand. On the EU side, this decision clears the path for the entry into force of the agreement.

At the press conference held at the end of the 19th EU-Canada summit in St John's, European Council President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics discussed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The 19th EU-Canada summit took place in St John’s, Canada. European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen represented the EU. Leaders underscored the shared commitment to democratic values, multilateralism and the international rules-based order as the bedrock of their relationship.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The Council has approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport, to promote equal participation, visibility and leadership.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 27 November – 3 December 2023

The Council approved conclusions on enhancing the cultural and creative dimension of the European video games sector.

Before the official EU-Canada summit in St John's, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted a dinner with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .