European Council

Press briefing ahead of the video conference of home affairs ministers will take place on 11 December 2020 at 17:00.

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the human rights day (10 December 2020), that this year focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.

The co-legislators strike a political deal on two structural funds accounting for the largest share of EU cohesion resources.

The EU is improving its Visa Information System (VIS), a tool used by authorities to register and check persons applying for a short-stay visa to enter the Schengen area.

The EU issued a declaration reaffirming its strong commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights around the world

The videoconference of the members of the EU-Algeria Association Council took place on 7 December 2020.

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

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

The EU issued a declaration on the elections for the National Assembly in Venezuela.

The Council adopted conclusions on European Union – United States relations.

The Council adopted temporary measures in relation to VAT applicable to COVID-19 vaccines and test kits.

The Council adopted a decision and a regulation establishing a global human rights sanctions regime.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Civilian CSDP Compact.

The Council approved conclusions on Lebanon, noting with increasing concern the grave financial, economic, social and political crisis, and calling for the formation of a mission-driven, credible and accountable government, able to implement the necessary reforms.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 7-13 December 2020

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

President Charles Michel summarised the leaders' discussions on MFF and recovery package, terrorism and Covid-19

The Council has approved conclusions on the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024.

The EU issued a declaration welcoming the cessation of hostilities in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, and calling on all parties to continue to strictly respect the ceasefire to prevent further loss of life.

This meeting will focus on the EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it comes as a follow-up to the video conference held on 29 October.