European Council

Council adopts conclusions on the impact of research and innovation in policymaking.

The reform is an important step towards a more effective administration of justice by the EU courts.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 7 December 2023 in Brussels.

Today, the Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a proposal to revise the energy performance of buildings directive.

Eurogroup issued a statement on the member states’ draft budgetary plans (DBPs),for 2024.

European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission Ursula von der Leyen represented the EU at the 24th EU-China sumit in Beijing and they held a joint press conference at the end of the meeting.

The EU issued a statement strongly condemning malicious cyber activities targeting democratic institutions and electoral processes.

The EU and China held their 24th Summit in Beijing on 7 December 2023. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with China’s President, Xi Jinping, followed by an exchange with China’s Premier, Li Qiang.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the Net Zero Industry Act.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 8 December 2023 at 16.30

European Council President Charles Michel met the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing for the 24th EU-China Summit.

The Council is ready to start negotiations with the Parliament on the proposal for a European Health Data Space.

G7 leaders met virtually to take stock of the global challenges and reaffirm the commitment made at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.

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

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

The Council adopted today a mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament on updates to the European market infrastructure regulation and directive. The review aims to make EU clearing services more attractive and resilient, to support the EU’s open strategic autonomy and to preserve the EU’s financial stability.

The Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional political agreement on the Daisy Chains proposal. The proposal is a targeted amendment of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive or (BRRD) and the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation or (SRMR) to address certain issues in relation to the treatment of ‘internal MREL’ in bank resolution groups.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on 7 December at 13.15. The briefing will be "off the record".

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on design protection package.

Jan Vyčítal was appointed head of mission of the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya, with effect from 1 January 2024.