European Council

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/1299 of 26 June 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Today the Council adopted two decisions setting the EU’s position on proposed changes to the Arrangement on officially supported export credits. The EU’s position is to support both amendments.

The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at 11.00.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 13 July 2023 in Brussels.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1218 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Eurogroup statement on the euro area fiscal stance for 2024.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 7 July 2023 at 12.30.

Deadline : Monday 10 July at 12:00.

The EU issued a statement on Sudan strongly condemning the ongoing fighting, as well as the continued refusal of the parties to the conflict to seek a peaceful solution.

EU flagship instrument to fight organised crime, EMPACT, releases 2022 results.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, met with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez in Madrid. The meeting took place the day after the start of the Spanish presidency.

Council adopts its negotiating mandate on the regulation for classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances (CLP regulation).

Council adopts its negotiating mandate on the revision of the construction products regulation (CPR).

During the press conference concluding the June European Council meeting, President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics discussed by the leaders: continued support for Ukraine and how to boost long-term economic strength and resilience in the EU. They also discussed migration, the EU-China relationship and external relations.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the Critical Raw Material Act.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 2 – 9 July 2023

Conclusions by the President of the European Council on the external dimension of migration.

On 29-30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, economy, security and defence, China, external relations, Eastern Mediterranean and other items.

On 30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on external relations, Eastern Mediterranean and other items.

On 30 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on China.