European Council

President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe, will travel today, 12 October, to Marrakech, Morocco to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group and represent the euro area.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1767 of 13 September 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Co-Chairs Statement issued following the GCC-EU 27th Session of the Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 9 - 15 October 2023

The Council approved conclusions on social protection for the self-employed in implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

President Michel received the letters of credentials from seven new ambassadors to the European Union.

On the occasion of the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the EU and the Council of Europe issued a statement reaffirming their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, including any reintroduction of it, in all cases and in all circumstances.

The Council extended restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

Today, the Council adopted a decision on the signature of the sustainable investment facilitation agreement (SIFA) between the European Union and Angola.

The Council approved conclusions on mental health and precarious work, acknowledging the value of mental well-being at work.

EU ministers reached a political agreement on a recommendation on developing framework conditions for the social economy.

The Council adopted the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA), paving the way for its entry into force.

The Council adopted a decision prolonging restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons for another year.

RefuelEU Aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector.

Today, the Council adopted new rules to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up.

Council gives its final approval for consumer credit directive – better consumer protection for credits online.

The Council has adopted new rules for the labelling of organic pet food, making it easier for pet owners to purchase organic food for their pets.

The Council appointed Wopke Hoekstra as new European Commissioner, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Council approves the regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products.