European Council

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2126 of 9 October 2023 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2195 of 16 October 2023 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2129 of 9 October 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

EU leaders and social partners met at the tripartite social summit to discuss how to address labour shortages, deliver quality jobs and sustainable growth, and how to respond to the US Inflation Reduction Act.

EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels to discuss on delivering on building blocks for a successful European Economy for workers and companies.

The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on the proposed regulation on blood, tissues and cells, to better protect donors, recipients and offspring from medically assisted reproduction.

European Council President Charles Michel invited the EU leaders to the October European Council where they will discuss the situation in the Middle East, continued support to Ukraine, the revision of the EU’s long-term budget, the economy, migration and external relations.

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.

Council and Parliament agree on strengthened rules for EU geographical indications.

The Council adopted a regulation creating a standard for European green bonds. The regulation lays down uniform requirements for issuers of bonds that wish to use the designation ‘European green bond’ or ‘EuGB’ for their environmentally sustainable bonds. Environmentally sustainable bonds are one of the main instruments for financing investments related to green technologies, energy efficiency and resource efficiency as well as sustainable transport infrastructure and research infrastructure.

Council approves revised EU strategy and action plan on Maritime security.

EU ministers agree on Baltic Sea catch limits for 2024.

On 23 October 2023, the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan and of the EU member states, as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commissioner for International Partnerships held their 19th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting in Luxembourg. The participants agreed on a joint communiqué and jointly endorsed the Joint Roadmap for Deepening Ties between the EU and Central Asia.

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

The press conference will take place on Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 18.30

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 15.30

The Council has adopted a regulation to help the EU and its member states protect themselves from economic coercion by third countries.

Council formally adopted new rules on protecting workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work.

The EU is revising its rules on intelligent transport systems for safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility.

Council gives its final approval to the directive for financial services contracts concluded at a distance.