European Council

The EU issued a statement on the 2nd anniversary of the military take-over in Myanmar stressing that it stands unequivocally with the people of Myanmar in their demands for civilian rule and democracy.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 2 February 2023 at 15.30.

The Council appointed Dimitrios Karabalis as the new Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia.

The EU-Ukraine summit will take place on 3 February 2023.

Le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel, s'est rendu à Rome où il a rencontré la présidente du Conseil des ministres italien, Giorgia Meloni. Ils se sont penchés sur les trois sujets qui seront au cœur des discussions du Conseil européen de février: l'Ukraine, l'économie et les migrations.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2412 of 8 December 2022 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council approves conclusions on EU priorities for cooperation with the Council of Europe in 2023-2024

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2398 of 8 December 2022 implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council adopted a recommendation on adequate minimum income to combat poverty and social exclusion. Income support is considered adequate when it ensures a life in dignity at all stages of life. Member states are recommended to gradually achieve the adequate level of income support by 2030 at the latest, while safeguarding the sustainability of public finances.

The Council prolonged restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine by six months.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 30 January – 3 February 2023

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 26 January 2023 at 14.00.

The agreed texts will make it possible for the relevant authorities to address judicial orders for electronic evidence directly to service providers in another member state.

Le président Michel a assisté au septième sommet de la CELAC, tenu à Buenos Aires, et a prononcé un discours lors de la session portant sur le dialogue avec les partenaires extrarégionaux.

European Council President Charles Michel and the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves announced that the next EU-CELAC Summit will take place in Brussels on 17-18 July 2023.

The Council adopted further restrictive measures in view of the human rights situation in Iran.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2432 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2479 of 16 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2478 of 16 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.