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Council adopts negotiating positions to reinforce passenger rights in the EU

To reinforce the application of passenger rights across the EU, today the Council adopted its negotiating position (general approach) on…

Council agrees to make consumers’ financial data more accessible

The Council reached an agreement on a proposed framework for Financial Data Access (FIDA) that aims to open the access of financial…

Council recommends increased protection against second-hand smoke and aerosols

The Council has adopted a recommendation that will help reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free…

Council calls for more robust efforts to help prevent cardiovascular diseases

The Council is calling for more robust efforts to help prevent cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in the…

Council and Parliament agree on its targeted amendment

The Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation…

Council calls for greater support to help persons with disabilities access the labour market

Better access to high-quality, sustainable jobs can help persons with disabilities achieve financial independence and greater social…

EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: listings renewed for an additional year

The Council decided to prolong and update the list of individuals, entities, and bodies subject to restrictive measures against serious…

Global Gateway: Council endorses flagship project list for 2025

The Council of the EU has endorsed 46 Global Gateway flagship projects for 2025.

Council adopts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU

To strengthen EU’s solidarity and capacities to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents, today the Council…

Israel/Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative

The EU welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and commends the mediation efforts undertaken by…