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Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation

The Council formally adopted the regulation establishing the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE).

Council lists 77 individuals over the illegal Russian State Duma 'elections'

The Council has decided to adopt restrictive measures against 77 individuals who were involved in the illegal so-called 'elections' for the…

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest-ever package of listings

In response to Russia’s continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine, and in particular its recent brutal military campaign…

Council adds three individuals and four entities to sanctions lists over nuclear, missile programmes

The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and four entities under its autonomous sanctions list…

Council signs off on rules strengthening the market stability reserve

he Council formally adopted the targeted amendment to the market stability reserve (MSR) under tThe EU’s emissions trading system for the…

Carlo Comporti appointed chair of the European securities and markets authority

The Council today formally appointed Carlo Comporti as chair of the European securities and markets authority (ESMA).

The European Union and Moldova reiterate their strong partnership

The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter 'Moldova') held the tenth meeting of the Association Council today in…

G7 Leaders' Statement on global energy security and market stability

We, the Leaders of the G7, convened a virtual meeting to address the deepening challenges to our energy security.

Council approves €10 million for the Balkan Medical Task Force

The Council adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €10 million with the aim of strengthening…

Council adopts new rules on return for those with no right to stay in the EU

The Council gave its final green light to new EU rules enabling more effective returns for those with no legal right to stay in the EU.