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Council greenlights main elements of the Windsor Framework

The Council has adopted two decisions related to the Windsor Framework, a new joint way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland…

EU-Iraq Joint Declaration on sustainable development, green transition, governance, regional connect

The EU and Iraq, in the framework of implementation of their Partnership and Cooperation Agreement of 2012, will deepen and intensify…

Afghanistan: Council approves conclusions

The Council approved conclusions reaffirming EU’s principled commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan and to supporting the people…

EU sanctions additional eight individuals and one entity

The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on additional 8 individuals and one entity responsible for serious human rights…

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Racial discrimination has no place in society, and we must step up efforts…

North Korea/DPRK: Statement by the High Representative

The European Union (EU) strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of an intercontinental ballistic…

Council reaches agreement on amendments to industrial emissions directive

The Council adopted its negotiating position ('general approach') on a proposal to review the industrial emissions directive.

Council adopts assistance measure in support of the army of North Macedonia

The Council adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €9 million to the benefit of the army of North…

Joint press statement following the 12th meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association

The EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) held its twelfth meeting on 16 March in Tirana.

Council agrees on its guidelines for the establishment of next year’s EU budget

Member states agreed on the Council’s guidelines for the establishment of the EU’s budget for 2024.