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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…

Council confirms agreement with the European Parliament on new rules to improve cross-border access

EU member states’ ambassadors today confirmed the agreement reached between the Council presidency and the European Parliament on the draft…

EU adopts further restrictive measures against human rights violations

The Council decided to add 18 individuals and 19 entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of the…

EU establishes a civilian mission to contribute to stability in border areas

The Council today agreed to establish a civilian European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) under the Common Security and Defence Policy …

Eurogroup statement on the digital euro project

Since the launch of the investigation into the possible issuance of a digital euro in October 20211 in response to the invitation by…

Member states' representatives appoint a judge to the General Court

The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed Ms Beatrix Ricziová as judge at the General Court of the…

Rozsvěcíme Ukrajinu. Nová iniciativa pomůže Ukrajině s obnovou energetické infrastruktury

Rusko již celé měsíce masivně bombarduje energetickou infrastrukturu Ukrajiny s cílem odstřihnout přístup k teplu, světlu či vodě a tím…

EUCAP Sahel Mali: mandate extended until 31 January 2025

The Council today adopted a decision extending the mandate of the EU Capacity Building Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) until 31 January…

Council approves reinforced rules on granting trade preferences to developing countries

EU member states’ ambassadors agreed the Council’s negotiating mandate on the revised Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) regulation…

Council agrees position on establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of insurance

Member states' representatives agreed a negotiating mandate (general approach) on the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD).