European Council

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1306 of 5 August 2021 implementing Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea- Bissau

Member states today gave the final green light to almost 14.2 billion euro of pre-accession financial assistance for the period 2021–2027 in favour of the Republic of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Turkey.

Speaking at the Tallinn Digital Summit, European Council President Michel outlined the role that Digital must play in the overall strategy of the European Union.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 8 September 2021 at 10.30.

Economy and finance ministers today welcomed the assessment of Czechia’s and Ireland’s recovery and resilience plans.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, took part in the World Conservation Congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Marseille on 3 September 2021. Biodiversity was at the heart of the discussions at this environmental forum.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 6 – 10 September 2021.

European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech during the opening session of the Bled Strategic Forum dedicated to the Future of Europe, on 1 September 2021.

The Council agreed a statement on the situation in Afghanistan.

The Council updated the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which COVID-19 travel restrictions should be lifted.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1278 of 30 July 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua

Le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel, a participé aux côtés de nombreux leaders africains à la conférence du G20 "Compact avec l'Afrique" organisée par la chancelière Angela Merkel, le 27 août 2021, à Berlin.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 30 August - 3 September 2021.

In light of the gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium and in accordance with the physical space available, the capacity of press venues and current social distancing rules, a limited number of journalists will be allowed to attend physically the press activities related to the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 31 August 2021 taking place in Brussels.

At the joint press conference with President von der Leyen, President Charles Michel outlined the main outcomes of the special meeting of G7 leaders on Afghanistan.

European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech during the inaugural session of the International Crimean Platform Summit, on 23 August 2021, in Kyiv.

European Council President Charles Michel visited the reception centre for Afghan employees of EU institutions evacuated from Kabul.

The EU issued a declaration on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 21 - 27 August 2021.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1277 of 30 July 2021 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon.