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EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting

Following today’s Foreign Affairs Council, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European…

Venezuela: Council reviews restrictive measures

In view of the situation in Venezuela, the Council today decided exceptionally to extend its restrictive measures for six months only…

Council adopts decision on funding for firefighting planes and helicopters

The Council agreed to the extension, until the end of 2027, of a transitional measure which will allow member states to continue to benefit…

Council gives green light to the digitalisation of the visa procedure

The Council adopted new rules which will allow people who plan to travel to the Schengen area to apply online for a visa.

EU budget for 2024: Council and Parliament reach agreement

The Council and the European Parliament today reached agreement on the EU’s annual budget for 2024.

Council approves conclusions on statistics

The Council approved conclusions on EU statistics that welcome progress made on keeping comparable and reliable statistics for better…

Unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean: Council prolongs restrictive measures

The Council renewed its restrictive measures imposed in view of Türkiye's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean in…

Nature restoration: Council and Parliament reach agreement on new rules

The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation on nature…

Air quality: Council ready to start talks with Parliament on new rules to strengthen standards

The Council adopted its negotiating mandate for talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to set EU air quality standards to be…

Council and Parliament reach a provisional agreement on eID

With a view to ensuring a trusted and secure digital identity for all Europeans, the Council presidency and European Parliament…