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Council adopts update to Finland’s national plan

The Council adopted an amending implementing decision as regards the recovery and resilience plan of Finland.

Eurogroup statement on the fiscal guidance for 2024

The euro area economy has recovered strongly following the pandemic and has weathered the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression…

Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence: EU renews individual restrictive meas

The Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial…

Macroeconomic dialogue with the social partners on 13 March 2023

The Council presidency, the European Central Bank and the European Commission met today with European social partners to discuss recent…

Council approves conclusions on the role of the civic space

The Council approved conclusions on the role of civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU.

Council and Parliament strike deal on energy efficiency directive

The Council presidency and the European Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to reduce final energy…

Council approves conclusions bolstering climate and energy diplomacy in a critical decade

The Council today approved conclusions reaffirming that EU climate and energy diplomacy is a core component of EU’s foreign policy.

Kosovo: Council gives green light to visa free travel

The Council adopted its position at first reading on visa free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

Israel/Palestine: Statement of the High Representative

The European Union and its Member States are deeply concerned by the increasing violence and extremism in Israel and the occupied…

Council adopts revised framework for European long-term investment funds

The Council adopted a redesigned regulatory framework for European long-term investment funds (ELTIF) which makes these types of investment…