European Council

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.

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.

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

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.

The Council has adopted a Regulation amending Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

The Council approved conclusions on green diplomacy unequivocally affirming the EU’s commitment to promote a just and inclusive green transition, and support the implementation of global commitments in this regard, in close cooperation with partner countries.

The Council agreed on a €5 billion Ukraine Assistance Fund under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces through the provision of both lethal and non-lethal military equipment and training.

The new regulation will reinforce market surveillance in the European Union, ensuring open and fair competition in the wholesale energy markets.

The Council today adopted the decision on the conclusion of the Interim Agreement on trade (iTA) between the European Union and Chile.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 19 March 2024 at 11.00.