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Council approves an agreement on fisheries subsidies to boost environmental sustainability

On 25 May 2023, the Council adopted a decision approving, on behalf of the EU, the conclusion of a World Trade Organization (WTO) protocol…

Ukraine: Council adopts renewal of temporary trade liberalisation

The Council adopted today a Regulation which renews the suspension of all customs duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian…

Council ready to start talks with Parliament

The Council adopted its negotiating mandate to start talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to update EU legislation on cross…

The Council calls for a European approach on space traffic management

The Council adopted conclusions on the ‘Fair and sustainable use of space’, which includes a call for a European approach to space traffic…

Council conclusions stress the importance of further strengthening the EU resilience

With cyberspace as a field for strategic competition, risks for EU security and defence increase at a time of growing geopolitical tensions…

EU defence cooperation: Council welcomes Denmark into PESCO

The Council adopted a decision confirming Denmark’s participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation. Denmark therefore becomes the…

Iran: five individuals and two entities targeted by EU’s eighth package of sanctions

The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 5 individuals and two entities responsible for serious human rights…

EU launches civilian mission to strengthen the resilience of the security sector in the areas of cri

The Council is launching the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) under the Common Security and Defence Policy …

Council agrees its position on the instant payments proposal

The Council agreed its position on the instant payments proposal which aims to improve the availability of instant payment options in euro…

EU strengthens its civilian missions to better respond to crises around the world

The Council and its member states have agreed on a new Civilian CSDP Compact, a key deliverable from the Strategic Compass approved in…