European Council

Council adopts conclusions on scholarly publishing.

Following the EU-ROK summit, European Council President Charles Michel highlighted that the two partners share common interests and goals and continue strengthening their strategic partnership.

The Council decided to impose further restrictive measures on 5 individuals and 2 entities responsible for human rights violations in Iran.

The Council launched a civilian EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova under the CDSP.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/887 of 28 April 2023 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

The EU and Republic of Korea launched a Green Partnership to tackle challenges related to the green transition.

The EU agrees a new Civilian CSDP Compact to equip its missions to respond to the new security challenges around the world.

The Council agreed its position on the proposed regulation on instant credit transfers in euro which aims to improve the availability of instant payment options to everyone who owns a bank account in the EU and in EEA countries.

Leaders of the EU and Republic of Korea met in Seoul for the 10th EU-ROK Summit and issued a joint statement.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the Ecodesign regulation.

The Council approved conclusions underlining the urgent need to address the increasing gap between humanitarian needs and resources.

The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) will take place on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 at 10.30.

The Council today confirmed that the next elections to the European Parliament will take place from 6 to 9 June 2024.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 23 May 2023 at 13.15.

Council gives its final approval to the regulation for machinery products.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 22– 28 May 2023

Hiroshima Action Statement for Resilient Global Food Security

G7 Clean Energy Economy Action Plan

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Economic Resilience and Economic Security

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met in Hiroshima, Japan, on 19-21 May 2023. They were joined by the leaders of Australia, Brazil, the Comoros, the Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Vietnam and Ukraine.