European Council

Joint press release at the occasion of the EU-Western Balkans ministerial forum on justice and home affairs, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30-31 October 2025.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 3 November 2025 at 11:30.

The EU issued a statement on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2080 of 13 October 2025 amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2072 of 13 October 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 28 October, in Abu Dhabi.

Council agrees on Baltic Sea fisheries catch limits for 2026 for key fish stocks, including herring, sprat, cod, salmon and plaice.

The Council extended restrictive measures individuals and groups associated with ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda for a further year, until 31 October 2026.

The Council today decided on its position for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the provision of a further €500 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Jordan.

Council gives its final approval to compulsory licensing regulation.

The Council has adopted a revising directive that seeks to make the representation of workers in large multinational companies more effective.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, on 27 October, in the margins of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

On 26 October 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he gave a speech at the opening session of the 47th ASEAN Summit. In his speech, he emphasised the European Union's proudness to engage with ASEAN as a reliable partner in today’s shifting geopolitical environment.

The Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy. Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine and desire for a just and lasting peace.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 26 October – 2 November 2025

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

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26 and 27 October to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit, and to Abu Dhabi where he will meet the President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyann on 28 October.

Joint Statement on the occasion of the signing of the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Uzbekistan held in Brussels on 24 October 2025

Joint Statement of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union and its Member States on the occasion of the United Nations Day.

During the press conference held at the end of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.