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Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

Recalling the December 2022 Council conclusions, the European Union strongly rejects Iran’s practice of arbitrary detention targeting EU…

EU signs agreement boosting air services with Japan

With a view to enhancing air services with Japan, the Swedish presidency of the Council today signed on behalf of the EU an aviation…

EU imposes sixth round of sanctions against 9 individuals and 7 entities

Two years after the military coup staged in Myanmar/Burma on 1st February 2021, the Council adopted today restrictive measures against 9…

A renewed EU Great Lakes strategy: Council approves conclusions

The Council approved conclusions setting out the renewed long-term EU engagement in the Great Lakes region.

President Michel met with the new Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

President of the European Council Charles Michel met with the new Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Chairwoman Željka Cvijanović and…

Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: Council presidency triggers activation of IPCR

The Swedish presidency has decided on 6 February 2023 to activate the integrated political crisis response (IPCR) to coordinate EU support…

EU agrees on level of price caps for Russian petroleum products

The Council decided to set two price caps for petroleum products falling under CN code 2710 which originate in or are exported from Russia.

The Green Deal Industrial Plan: putting Europe's net-zero industry in the lead

The Commission presents a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast…

Council adopts recommendation on adequate minimum income

This Council recommendation aims to combat poverty and social exclusion, and to pursue high levels of employment by promoting adequate…

EU prolongs economic sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine

The Council decided to prolong by six months, until 31 July 2023, the restrictive measures targeting specific sectors of the economy of the…