European Council

On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and reforms, external relations, migration, agriculture, preparedness and crisis response and the European Semester.

The Council imposed restrictive measures against 33 persons and two entities linked to the death in a strict penal colony of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

The Euro Summit, meeting in inclusive format, adopted a statement on 22 March 2024.

On 21 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, Middle East, enlargement and reforms, migration, preparedness and crisis response, and European Semester.

At the press conference held at the end of the first day of the European Council, President Charles Michel presented the conclusions agreed by the Leaders on Ukraine, Security and Defence, Middle East, Enlargement, Migration, European Semester and External Relations.

European Council President Charles Michel and UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the press before the UNSG's exchange of views with EU leaders.

EU and Ukraine issued a joint press release following the 9th Association Council condemning Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and welcoming Ukraine's ongoing engagement in implementing its commitment towards European perspective.

EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the tripartite social summit.

The EU issued a statement about the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, underlining that the fight against racism continues to this day, everywhere.

Ukraine: Council and Parliament reach a deal to renew EU trade support.

European Council President Charles Michel opened the March 2024 Tripartite Social Summit. Participants will discuss how an economically and socially strong Europe plays its role in the world.

The EU issued a statement on the adoption of new national security legislation in Hong Kong.

EU leaders will discuss continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement, external relations, migration, agriculture and the European Semester.

The Council has adopted an EU law for the protection of journalists, human rights defenders and other persons working in the public interest against unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings.

In an op-ed article published in several EU outlets, President Michel stressed that it was important for the EU to take responsibility for its own security and shift to a war-economy mode.

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, Charles Michel, to report on the work of the Eurogroup.

EU and Ukraine issued a joint press release following the 9th Association Council condemning Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and welcoming Ukraine's ongoing engagement in implementing its commitment towards European perspective.

EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the tripartite social summit.

The EU issued a statement about the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, underlining that the fight against racism continues to this day, everywhere.

Ukraine: Council and Parliament reach a deal to renew EU trade support.