European Council

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €9 million under the EPF that will benefit the Army of North Macedonia.

Joint press statement following the 12th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Albania.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/457 of 2 March 2023 amending Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.

In his debrief to the European Parliament on the February European Council, President Michel reaffirmed the EU’s full support to Ukraine, the need of a reinforced EU competitiveness and the relations with United States and China.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 17 March 2023 at 14.00.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 16 March 2023 at 13.00.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 16 March 2023 at 15.00.

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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) 2023/422 of 24 February 2023 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2022/1241.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/421 of 24 February 2023 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Member states converged on a number of key elements for the upcoming reform of the EU’s economic governance framework. These common rules serve to ensure the sustainability of public finances and promote convergence while addressing macroeconomic imbalances.

The Council sets its priorities for next year’s EU budget.

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

The Council adopted a decision increasing the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility to nearly €7.98 billion in current prices.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 13 March in Brussels.

Taking work forward on fiscal policy coordination in the euro area, the Eurogroup agreed a statement on fiscal guidance for next year.

Statements following the macroeconomic dialogue with social partners on 13 March 2023.

The Council prolonged EU sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence for another six months.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 14 March 2023 at 14.30.

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