European Council

Today the Council agreed its stance (general approach) on a proposal for regulation on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (REMIT). The proposal aims to support open and fair competition in the European wholesale energy markets, by banning trading based on inside information and deterring market manipulation.

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

The Council delisted two individuals currently subject to EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following ECJ General Court rulings.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 19 – 25 June 2023

The Council adopts its position on a draft law about providing financing of firefighting planes and helicopters to support member states in fighting forest fires.

The Council took note of the 8th EU-NATO progress report setting out the progress achieved by the two organisations between June 2022 and May 2023.

The Council agreed on its negotiating mandate on proposed amendments to EU law on the collection and management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment.

The Council agreed its 2023 recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic, employment and fiscal policies, as well as the recommendation for the euro area.

The Council adopted a decision which updates the recovery and resilience plan of Estonia. The Council’s positive assessment of Estonia’s plan remains unchanged.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1035 of 25 May 2023 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Council implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/987 of 22 May 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 15 June 2023 in Luxembourg.

European Council President Charles MicheI delivered a video message at Prespa Forum Dialogue taking place in Struga, North Macedonia

The President of the Eurogroup issued a statement on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the first Eurogroup meeting.

Press briefings ahead of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) and Environment Council will take place on Friday 16 June 2023 at 13.30.

The Council agreed today on the Council’s negotiating mandate for a new EU law on liability for defective products.

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

The Council agreed its mandate on the listing act, a legislative package which will make EU public capital markets more attractive for EU companies and facilitate their access to capital.

The Council has agreed its position on a targeted revision of the financial regulation which lays down the rules applicable to the EU budget.