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Syria: Council renews restrictive measures

The Council decided to renew the EU’s restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities linked to the former al-Assad regime in Syria…

Fragility and development: Council adopts conclusions

The Council adopted conclusions on a coherent approach to fragility, EU external action and sustainable development, stressing that…

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Where inequalities and discrimination persist, democracy cannot thrive.

Presidency reinforces exchange of information on the hantavirus outbreak

The Cyprus Presidency has decided to activate the Council’s IPCR (Integrated Political Crisis Response) arrangements in information sharing…

Council and Parliament strike deal on new EU rules to protect vulnerable adults

The Council and the European Parliament agreed on new rules to guarantee the rights of adults who need protection or support in cross…

Third bilateral assistance measure in support of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €15 million under the European Peace Facility.

AgoraEU: Council agrees partial mandate on new programme to support culture

The Council has agreed its position on key elements of the new AgoraEU programme supporting culture, media, and civil society in Europe.

Critical medicines act: Council and Parliament reach provisional deal

The Cyprus presidency of the EU Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a new regulation that seeks to…

AI in education: Council calls for human-centred approach

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education systems across Europe, bringing both challenges and…

Council agrees position on the EU’s flagship programme for education and training

The Council has agreed its position on the Erasmus+ regulation for 2028-2034.