European Council

The VII Brussels Conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region will take place on Thursday 15 June in the Europa building Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels.

The EU issued a statement condemning in the strongest terms the execution in Iran of Swedish-Iranian national Habib Chaab and recalling yet again its strong opposition against the application of capital punishment in any circumstance.

The Council agreed on €1 billion support for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility to finance the provision of 155-mm-calibre artillery rounds and, if requested, missiles which will be jointly procured by EU member states from the European defence industry.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/849 of 24 April 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/848 of 24 April 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/847 of 24 April 2023 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

The Council today approved conclusions highlighting the importance of incorporating a strong anti-corruption perspective in all development efforts.

Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup, gave a speech at Brussels Economic Forum highlighting the euro area economic perspective and its priorities.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 8 May 2023 at 14.30.

The Council adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova and the Georgian Defence Forces, in order to enhance national security, stability and resilience in the defence sector.

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, travels to Belgium on 4 May 2023 where he will meet Belgian Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem and give the closing address at the Brussels Economic Forum.

Council adopts its negotiating position on empowering citizens for the green transition.

Council and parliament reach political agreement on the regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products.

The EU issued a statement on World Press Freedom Day stressing that the protection of freedom of expression remains a key priority for EU human rights action.

The EU issued a statement strongly condemning the Iranian Supreme Court's decision on 26 April 2023 to uphold the death sentence against German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd.

The Council adopted a framework for targeted restrictive measures against those who undermine the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the country.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 1 - 7 May 2023

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 28 April 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden, focusing on the current economic situation and strengthening the Capital Markets Union.

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

On 9 May, the European Union will celebrate Europe Day 2023, a moment to commemorate the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950. To mark the special occasion, the EU institutions, including EU delegations and representations worldwide, will organise a wide range of online and on-site activities, providing citizens with the opportunity to discover and experience the European Union.