European Council

This decision is a response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s practice of issuing Russian international passports to residents of the occupied regions.

The Council today decided to prolong the restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a further year, until 12 December 2023.

The Council today adopted an implementing decision increasing the visa fee applied to nationals of The Gambia to 120€, seeking to improve The Gambia’s cooperation on the return and readmission of its own nationals.

From 1 January 2023, checks on persons at internal land and sea borders between Croatia and the other countries in the Schengen area will be lifted. Checks at internal air borders will be lifted from 26 March 2023.

The Council adopted guidelines for the EU to negotiate a new Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Tajikistan.

Member states settle their position on a proposal to lower asbestos exposure levels for workers.

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) rules applying to the aviation sector. The agreement ensures that aviation contributes to the EU's emission reduction objectives under the Paris Agreement.

The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 9 December 2022 at 09.30

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

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

Today, the Council agreed its position on a revised rulebook in order to enlarge the scope of the existing regulatory framework and to close existing loopholes.

Speaking at the press conference concluding the EU-Western Balkans summit held in Tirana, President Charles Michel presented the main results of the Leasers' discussions.

The EU and the Kingdom of Norway signed an administrative agreement earmarking a voluntary financial contribution of approximately €14.5 million in support of EUMAM Ukraine for 2023.

The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Tirana, Albania, on 6 December 2022. The Tirana declaration was agreed.

The Council today took stock of progress achieved by the Code of Conduct Group during the Czech Presidency and agreed conclusions.

The press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 8 December 2022 at 14.00. The briefing will be "off the record".

Upon his arrival to the venue of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana, President Charles Michel reconfirmed the key importance of strategic partnership between the two regions.

European digital identity (eID): Council makes headway towards EU digital wallet, a paradigm shift for digital identity in Europe.

Maritime safety: provisional agreement between Council and Parliament to improve stability requirements for ‘ro-ro’ passenger ships.

Artificial Intelligence Act: Council calls for promoting safe AI that respects fundamental rights.