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Council gives green light to package of measures for member states affected by natural disasters

The Council adopted a set of two regulations aimed at helping member states affected by natural disasters.

EU deforestation law: Council formally adopts its one-year postponement

The Council formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.

Council adopts position on the revised package travel directive

The Council adopted its position (negotiating mandate) on a revised directive on package travel to make the protection of travellers more…

The second part of the European Semester Autumn Package addresses socio-economic challenges

The Commission unveils the second part of the European Semester Autumn Package.

Council and Parliament strike deal on financial reporting requirements

The Council and Parliament today reached a provisional agreement to simplify certain reporting requirements in the field of financial…

EU co-legislators strike a deal on a new instrument BRIDGEforEU

The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional agreement on a new Border Regions’ Instrument for…

Geothermal energy: Council calls for faster deployment

The Council approved conclusions on promoting geothermal energy, which is energy generated from the natural heat of the earth’s interior.

Fight against terrorism and violent extremism

The Council approved conclusions aimed at enhancing efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism.

EU lists 26 individuals and 2 entities in view of the situation in the country

The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on additional 26 individuals and 2 entities from Belarus, in view of the situation in…

Russian hybrid threats: EU agrees first listings in response to destabilising activities

For the first time ever, the Council today decided to impose restrictive measures against 16 individuals and three entities responsible for…