European Council

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The Council has adopted two decisions related to the Windsor Framework, greenlighting the main elements of the political agreement in principle on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/501 of 7 March 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

Council note on the delivery and joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine, as approved by the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 March 2023.

The Council approved conclusions setting out the EU priorities at the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in difficult times marked by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The Council adopted further restrictive measures against 8 individuals and one entity in view of the human rights situation in Iran.

Afghanistan: Council adopts conclusions in view of deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation.

Press briefing ahead of the meeting of the European Council of 23-24 March 2023

Council extends mandate of EUNAFVOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2025.

The Council has set out its priorities for the work of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focusing on the transition to a sustainable food system and achieving food security.

EU-Iraq issued a joint declaration on sustainable development, green transition, governance, regional connectivity and sustainable finance following the 3rd EU-Iraq Cooperation Council held in Brussels on 19 March 2023.

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The EU issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination stressing that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and the EU will continue to spare no effort in countering racism and racial discrimination within its own borders, with all the resources at its disposal.

The EU issued a statement strongly condemning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 15 March, which followed its launch of short-range missiles.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 20 - 26 March 2023

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/408 of 23 February 2023 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Joint press statement following the 16th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and North Macedonia.

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The Council reached a general approach on a proposal to modernise the industrial emissions directive to further protect health and the environment.