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A Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence in the next decade

Council has formally approved the Strategic Compass, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe.

President Donohoe's report to the President of the Euro Summit

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, Charles Michel, to report on the…

Council extends sanctions regime until 31 March 2024

The Council today adopted a decision extending the framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina…

Council adopts decision to sign agreement for Frontex operational support in light of Russia's invas

The Council adopted a decision on the signing of a status agreement between the EU and the Republic of Moldova regarding operational…

Sustainable batteries: member states ready to start negotiations with Parliament

The Council adopted a general approach on a proposal for a regulation to strengthen EU legislation on batteries and waste batteries.

Council adopts negotiating mandate to unlock additional support under the home affairs funds

EU ambassadors today agreed the Council’s negotiating mandate on a proposal to amend the 2014-2020 home affairs funds and 2021-2027 asylum,…

Council approves swift release of cohesion resources to help refugees

The Council endorsed a legislative proposal that will mobilise cohesion policy funding to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military…

Přenosové sítě Ukrajiny a Moldavska byly úspěšně synchronizovány se soustavami kontinentální Evropy

Provozovatelé přenosových soustav kontinentální Evropy dnes úspěšně zahájili zkušební synchronizaci přenosových soustav Ukrajiny a…

Council agrees on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Council reached agreement (general approach) on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation, which is one of the key elements…

Trade: provisional agreement to promote reciprocity in access

The Council Presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation aimed at promoting…