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Council gives final green light to the first worldwide rules on AI

The Council approved a ground-breaking law aiming to harmonise rules on artificial intelligence, the so-called artificial intelligence act.

Commission reports on overall progress on the Security Union

The Commission adopted the Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy for 2020-2025.

Toy safety: Council adopts position on updated rules

The Council has adopted its position (negotiating mandate) on the toy safety regulation that updates the rules to protect children from…

Council approves conclusions on financial literacy

The Council approved conclusions on financial literacy.

Council agrees on new rules for withholding tax procedures

The Council today reached an agreement (general approach) on safer and faster procedures to obtain double taxation relief, which will help…

Council calls for increased support to encourage positive impact

The Council has approved conclusions on ways to support influencers as online content creators in the EU.

EUAM Ukraine: Council extends the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission

The Council adopted a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine …

Iran: Council broadens EU restrictive measures

The Council decided to broaden the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of…

Council greenlights regular payments under the Ukraine Facility

The Council adopted an implementing decision giving a positive assessment to the ‘Ukraine Plan’, which sets out the intentions of the…

Mozambique: Council extends the mandate of the EU training mission

The Council prolonged the mandate of the EU Training Mission in Mozambique, until 30 June 2026, with a budget allocation of over €14…