European Council

EU leaders will meet in Brussels to discuss the epidemiological situation, relations with the United Kingdom, as well as climate change and relations with Africa.

Tripartite Social Summit held on 14 October 2020 via videoconference discussed the main theme on "Implementing together an inclusive economic and social recovery in Europe".

The EU adopts legislation to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Channel Tunnel railway connection after the end of the Brexit transition period

European Council President Charles Michel invited the members of the European Council to their meeting on 15-16 October 2020

The Council appointed Nataliya Apostolova and Mihai-Florin Bulgariu as new Heads of Mission for EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM RAFAH respectively.

Press briefing on Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 19 and 20 October 2020 will take place on 15 October at 10.30

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 12-18 October 2020

The further digitalisation of the member states’ judicial systems has enormous potential to continue to facilitate and improve access to justice for citizens throughout the EU.

This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses.

The EU issued a declaration expressing its grave concern over the decision to proceed with the “opening” of part of the fenced area of Varosha.

Media advisory - General Affairs Council, 13 October 2020

The Council adopted conclusions on the European Union's response to the latest developments in Belarus.

Council adopts conclusions on improving the well-being of older persons in the era of digitalisation.

Council adopts conclusions on improving the working and living conditions of seasonal and other mobile workers.

At the press conference following the 22nd EU-Ukraine summit, President Charles Michel presented the topics of the discussions.

Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and Josep Borrell, Vice-President of the European Commission on behalf of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, met in Brussels today for the 22nd EU-Ukraine Summit and issued the following statement.

Media advisory - Video conference of ministers of home affairs, 8 October 2020

The 22nd summit between the European Union and Ukraine will take place in Brussels on Tuesday 6 October 2020. This is the first bilateral summit held in Brussels since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Council President Michel presented the conclusions of the Special European Council to the plenary of the European Parliament.

The Council added Anguilla and Barbados to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, and removed Cayman Islands and Oman from the list.