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Energy prices and security of supply

The ministers reached a political agreement on extending the period of application of three emergency Council regulations adopted under…

EU prolongs tariff suspension for US products related to the steel and aluminium dispute

The EU has announced its decision to extend until 31 March 2025 the suspension of its rebalancing tariffs on US products in the context of…

Trans-European transport network (TEN-T)

The Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on a revised regulation regarding EU…

Rwanda and the European Union strengthen partnership

President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met to discuss how to…

Euro 7: Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on emissions limits

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation for the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines…

Anti-money laundering: Council and Parliament agree on procedure to select seat for new authority

The Council and the European Parliament representatives reached a common understanding on the process for selecting the seat of the future…

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU adopts 12th package of sanctions

The Council adopted a twelfth package of economic and individual restrictive measures in view of the continued Russian war of aggression…

Packaging and packaging waste: Council adopts its negotiating position on new rules

The Council has reached an agreement ('general approach') on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste

EU and Kenya sign ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement with strong sustainability provisions

The EU and Kenya signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and…

Commission welcomes Common Understanding with Switzerland

The European Commission welcomes a Common Understanding achieved after 18 months of exploratory talks with representatives of Switzerland's…