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European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challenges, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, defence and security, migration and illicit drugs. 

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the targeted amendment to the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2).

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On 10 June 2026, President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a public statement following the EU-Republic of Korea summit.

The leaders of the European Union and Republic of Korea held their 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit in Brussels on 10 June 2026, and issued a joint statement.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1176 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health) will take place on Friday, 12 June 2026 at 15.30.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1173 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Council and European Parliament reach agreement to simplify rules on security and defence procurement, accelerate permit-granting procedures and strengthen defence readiness.