European Council

President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, gave a speech at Les Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence on 8 July 2023 at the plenary session on “Sustainable Growth, do we really have a choice?”

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

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 11 July 2023 at 15.00.

The EU issued a statement welcoming the final report by the UN Group of Experts mandated by the UN Sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and supporting its recommendations.

The Council presidency and European parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP).

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 2 – 9 July 2023

Deadline : Monday 10 July at 12:00.

The EU issued a statement on Sudan strongly condemning the ongoing fighting, as well as the continued refusal of the parties to the conflict to seek a peaceful solution.

EU flagship instrument to fight organised crime, EMPACT, releases 2022 results.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, met with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez in Madrid. The meeting took place the day after the start of the Spanish presidency.

Council adopts its negotiating mandate on the regulation for classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances (CLP regulation).

Council adopts its negotiating mandate on the revision of the construction products regulation (CPR).

During the press conference concluding the June European Council meeting, President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics discussed by the leaders: continued support for Ukraine and how to boost long-term economic strength and resilience in the EU. They also discussed migration, the EU-China relationship and external relations.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the Critical Raw Material Act.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 2 – 9 July 2023

Conclusions by the President of the European Council on the external dimension of migration.

On 29-30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, economy, security and defence, China, external relations, Eastern Mediterranean and other items.

On 30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on external relations, Eastern Mediterranean and other items.

On 30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on China.

On 29 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine and security and defence.