European Council

European transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on the three files of the fit for 55 package (aviation, maritime transport and alternative fuels).

Transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems.

The Council approved conclusions on the Commission Communication on the 8th report on the EU cohesion policy.

Transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on improved stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships

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

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

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

In the context of the past days' tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Michel reiterated the EU’s commitment to deepen its cooperation with both countries to promote a South Caucasus that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous for the benefit of all people living in the region.

The Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime for an additional year, until 1 June 2023, in light of the continued repression of the civilian population in the country.

During the press conference held at the end of the two-day special meeting of the European Council, President Charles Michel presented the main outcome of the discussions, notably on Ukraine, food security, energy and defence.

On 30-31 May 2022, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, food security, security and defence, and energy.

During the first day of the special meeting of the European Council, EU leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, EU’s support, and sanctions against Russia.

On 30 May, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine.

Remarks by President Charles Michel before the special meeting of the European Council of 30 May 2022

The Council added two persons and one group to the EU sanctions regime against ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

The press briefing ahead of the Transport and Telecommunications Council will take place on 1 June 2022 at 14:00. The briefing will be "off the record".

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 30 May – 5 June 2022

Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their special meeting on 30 and 31 May 2022

The new rules will allow Eurojust to store and preserve evidence relating to war crimes and to process and analyse such evidence and share the information with the competent national and international authorities.

European Council President Charles Michel went to Helsinki for a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. The two leaders met to discuss the agenda for the upcoming special meeting of the European Council and their support for Ukraine. President Michel expressed his full support for Finland's application for NATO membership.