Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/263 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.

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The Council imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in the country.

On 24 February 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

The Council adopted its position enabling Austria to amend its road transport agreement with Switzerland on border cabotage by bus and coach passenger services.

The Council extended EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until February 2027 to protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in response to the Red Sea crisis.

Schnellere Asylverfahren durch EU-weite Liste sicherer Herkunftsstaaten und strengere Zugangsregeln durch neues Konzept des sicheren Drittstaats

Der Rat und das Parlament haben eine Verordnung zur Stärkung und Zukunftsfähigkeit des EU-Weinsektors förmlich angenommen.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 24 February 2026 at 10.00.

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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 23 February - 01 March 2026.

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Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 20 February 2026 at 15.00.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, Norway

The Council designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as a terrorist organization under the sanctions regime set out in Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (the so-called EU terrorist list).

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/260 of 29 January 2026 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.

Press briefing ahead of upcoming General Affairs Council and General Affairs Council (Cohesion) will take place on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 16.00.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 20 February 2026 at 11.00.

The Council set its position on amending the market stability reserve for a smooth launch of the emissions trading system for buildings, road transport and additional sectors.

The Council today appointed Satu Koivu as new head of mission for European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA).