European Council

The Eurogroup, in inclusive format, issued a statement on the future of the Banking Union today.

The Eurogroup issued a statement to welcome Greece’s exit from enhanced surveillance framework on 20 August 2022.

Today, the Eurogroup agreed that Croatia should be able to benefit from using our common currency, the euro, from 2023 onwards.

The Council wants member states to adopt measures which address the employment and social aspects of climate, energy and environmental policies.

The Council is recommending that member states consider establishing individual learning accounts to enable individuals to participate in labour-market relevant training.

During his visit to North Macedonia, President Michel discussed EU integration and open bilateral issues with Bulgaria, underlining the EU's commitment to North Macedonia’s EU accession path.

The Council has adopted a recommendation about a European approach to micro-credentials.

The Council adopted a recommendation inviting member states to support policies and programmes about learning for the green transition and sustainable development.

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Remarks by President Charles Michel after his meeting in Pristina with President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu

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Press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 17 June 2022 at 10:00.

During his visit to Montenegro, President Michel addressed the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine, including the rising price of energy, food and raw materials, stressing that the EU would continue supporting Montenegro with these challenges. On EU-Montenegro relations, he said it was time to speed up the country’s integration with the EU.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on Thursday 16 June starting at 14.00.

The Council and the European Parliament agree on the extension of the regulation establishing the EU's digital COVID certificate.

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Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 14 June 2022 at 15.00.

In the presence of the  President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, the leaders of the political parties represented in the Parliamentary Assembly and the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a meeting on 12 June 2022 in Brussels and adopted a political agreement.

European trade ministers approved the first set of Council conclusions at the opening of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference.

Press briefing ahead of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on Monday 13 June 2022 at 15:00.