European Council

Data act: Council adopts new law on the fair access to and use of data.

The Council has adopted a recommendation on enabling frameworks for the social economy, to foster social inclusion and access to the job market.

The Council today adopted a regulation opening autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The Council today adopted a decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand. On the EU side, this decision clears the path for the entry into force of the agreement.

At the press conference held at the end of the 19th EU-Canada summit in St John's, European Council President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics discussed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The 19th EU-Canada summit took place in St John’s, Canada. European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen represented the EU. Leaders underscored the shared commitment to democratic values, multilateralism and the international rules-based order as the bedrock of their relationship.

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

The Council has approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport, to promote equal participation, visibility and leadership.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 27 November – 3 December 2023

The Council approved conclusions on enhancing the cultural and creative dimension of the European video games sector.

Before the official EU-Canada summit in St John's, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted a dinner with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .

The Council agreed its negotiating mandate for updating the long-term residents directive, an EU law that sets out the conditions under which third-country nationals can acquire EU long-term resident status.

The Council approved the figures today, in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), which will take place from 30 November to 12 December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2022, the European Union and its 27 member states contributed EUR 28.5 billion in climate finance from public sources and mobilised an additional amount of EUR 11.9 billion of private finance to support developing countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2488 of 9 November 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The EU issued a statement strongly condemning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of a military satellite using ballistic missile technology on 21 November.

Press briefing ahead of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Councils will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 at 18.00.

The Council adopted recommendations on key enabling factors for successful digital education and training, and on improving the provision of digital skills and competences.

The ministers approved conclusions on the contribution of education and training to strengthening common European values and democratic citizenship.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2487 of 9 November 2023 amending Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic.