European Council

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 10 February at 14.30.

As Russia’s war of aggression continues, the Council agreed its position regarding the legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine. The Ukraine support loan will become repayable only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.

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

European Council President António Costa invited the EU leaders to an informal EU leaders' retreat on 12 February 2026 in Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, dedicated to strengthening the single market in a new geoeconomic context.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the fifth anniversary of the coup in Myanmar.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in United Nations human rights fora in 2026.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2-8 February 2026.