European Council

Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup, gave a speech at the European Movement Ireland and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung event “Europe’s Economy in Troubled Times” on the European economy in the challenging times.

The Council adopted the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) which will strengthen the IT security of financial entities such as banks, insurance companies and investment firms.

The Council has approved conclusions on well-being in digital education.

The Council approves new rules on corporate sustainability reporting.

The Council adopted a recommendation on pathways to school success. The goal is to reduce the share of those leaving education and training early and to bring down under-achieving in basic skills.

The Council approves regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market.

The inclusion of the violation of restrictive measures in the list of ‘EU crimes’ is the first of two steps to ensure a similar degree of sanctions enforcement throughout the EU.

Strengthening EU-wide cybersecurity and resilience: Council adopts new legislation.

The Council approved conclusions on the Youth Action Plan for engaging young people in EU external action.

The Council approved conclusions asking for a proactive and anticipatory crisis response.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 28 November – 4 December 2022

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

On 25 November 2022, the Council appointed Agnieszka Bartol as the new Director-General for Communication and Information (COMM).

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 28 November 2022 at 14.00.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2233 of 14 November 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

EU energy ministers today agreed on the content of the proposal for a Council regulation on further temporary emergency measures to contain high energy prices and improve security of supply. The new measures will improve solidarity in case of a real emergency and shortage in gas supply shortage, ensure a better coordination of joint gas purchases, limit volatility of gas and electricity prices, and set reliable gas price benchmarks.

EU energy ministers today agreed on the content of a Council regulation laying down a temporary framework to accelerate the permit-granting process and the deployment of renewable energy projects. The regulation introduces urgent and targeted measures that address specific technologies and types of projects, which have the highest potential for quick deployment and the least impact on the environment.

Today, the application period for the post of Eurogroup President has ended, and one candidate applied by the deadline: Paschal Donohoe.

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