European Council

The Council renewed the list of individuals and entities subject to EU's autonomous sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for one year.

The Council launched a civilian advisory mission and extended the mandate of the existing military training mission in the Central African Republic.

The Council adopted conclusions on Hong Kong expressing grave concern regarding the national security legislation and setting out a coordinated package of response measures.

Today, the Council appointed the first ever European prosecutors of the European Public Prosecutor's Office. The 22 prosecutors will supervise investigations and prosecutions and will constitute the EPPO College, together with the European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruţa Kövesi.

As part of the EU's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Council today adopted a set of conclusions aimed at restoring passengers’ and workers' confidence by minimising the risk of infection in cross-border collective passenger transport systems.

President Michel received the letters of credentials from three new ambassadors to the European Union.

The Council adopted conclusions on the future evolution of administrative cooperation in the field of taxation and the structure and rates of excise duty on tobacco.

A press conference held following the video conference of sport ministers, 2 June 2020.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

The EU issued a declaration expressing its grave concern at the steps taken by China on 28 May, which are not in conformity with its international commitments and the Hong Kong Basic Law.

The Council adopted conclusions reaffirming the EU's political commitment to support the people of Afghanistan on their path towards peace, security, stability, democracy, prosperity and self-reliance.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 31 May - 7 June 2020

The Council approved the appointment of two Force Commanders for Operation IRINI.

The Council decided to extend the restrictive measures on the Syrian regime until 1 June 2021.

An online press conference heldy by High Representative Josep Borrell after the video conference of foreign affairs ministers, 29 May 2020

A press briefing held ahead of the video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 29 May 2020.

European Council President Charles Michel comments on the European Commission’s proposal for the Recovery Fund and the Multiannual Financial Framework.

The visa facilitation agreement will make it easier and cheaper for citizens to obtain a visa for short term travel. This is accompanied by an agreement on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation.

A press conference held following the video conference of ministers for space, 29 May 2020

A press conference held following the video conference of ministers for research, 29 May 2020