European Council

Upon his arrival for the Special European Council meeting of 9 February 2023, President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics that will be discussed and underlined that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the EU leaders.

Intervention du président Charles Michel lors de la conférence de presse avec le président ukranien Volodymir Zelensky et la présidente de la Commission européenne Ursula von der Leyen.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 13 February 2023 at 11:00.

President Charles Michel invited the members of the European Council to their Special meeting. Discussions will focus on Ukraine/Russia, the economy and migration.

The EU and the Republic of Moldova issued a joint press statement following their 7th Association Council meeting.

The Swedish presidency has decided to activate the integrated political crisis response (IPCR) to coordinate EU support measures, in close collaboration with the European Commission.

The Council approved a draft administrative arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defence with a view to its conclusion by the EDA Steering Board.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/153 of 23 January 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

The special meeting of the European Council will take place on 9 and 10 February 2023.

The Council extended the mandates of the EU Special Representatives for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP), Central Asia and for Human Rights.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 8 February 2023 at 10.30.

The Council decided to set two price caps for petroleum products falling under CN code 2710 which originate in or are exported from Russia.

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 6-12 February 2023

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European Council Michel and European Commission President von der Leyen held a press conference concluding the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.

Joint statement following the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit

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

On 1 February 2023, Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe travelled to Frankfurt where he attended the Governing Council meeting of the European Central Bank.

The Council adopted three assistance measures under the European Peace Facility that provide further military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Council body that oversees the implementation of the EU’s code of conduct on business taxation has elected María José Garde as its new chairperson.