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Council conclusions confirm EU’s unwavering support for democracy and human rights

The Council approved conclusions reaffirming its unwavering support for the Belarusian people’s quest for a free, democratic, sovereign and…

Security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea

The Council launched today EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.

EU introduces further exception to sanctions

The Council decided to modify the EU framework on restrictive measures to combat terrorism, by introducing a humanitarian exception to the…

Council and Parliament strike a deal to ensure cleaner shipping in the EU

To ensure safer and cleaner shipping in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional…

Child sexual abuse: Council and European Parliament agree to prolong protection

The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on a regulation prolonging an interim…

Council adopts position on upgrading digital company law tools

The Council has adopted its position (negotiating mandate) on the amending directive to further expand and upgrade the use of digital tools…

Council and Parliament strike a deal for efficient accident investigations in maritime transport

To ensure safer maritime journeys in Europe, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement…

Council decides to set aside extraordinary revenues

The Council adopted a decision and a regulation clarifying the obligations of Central Securities Depositories (CSD) holding assets and…

Commission welcomes political agreement on a new economic governance framework fit for the future

The Commission welcomes today's agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of…

Pakistan: Statement by the High Representative

The European Union takes note of the completion of the polling in the general elections, which took place on 8 February in Pakistan,…