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Council defines a new framework for science diplomacy

The Council adopted a recommendation on outlining a new European Union framework for science diplomacy. This framework aims to strengthen…

EU on the reckless violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia

The European Union strongly condemns the grave incident of 29 May 2026 in which a Russian drone carrying explosives, that was part of an…

Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Council expands the legal framework

The Council decided to expand the scope of the EU’s restrictive measures regarding Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad to also target…

Extremist Israeli settlers: EU lists four entities and three individuals

The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against four entities and three individuals under the European Union's Global Human…

The Council sets strategic guidelines for a sustainable and competitive tourism sector

The Council of the European Union today adopted conclusions outlining a comprehensive overview to build a sustainable and competitive…

Council approves seventh payment of nearly €2.8 billion to Kyiv

Ukraine is set to receive a payment of nearly €2.8 billion after the Council adopted a decision on the seventh regular disbursement of…

Council and Parliament strike a deal to implement the tariff elements

The Council presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on two regulations aimed at implementing the tariff…

Council signs off reinforced rules on trade preferences for developing countries

The Council formally adopted the revised Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) regulation that grants EU trade preferences to developing…

Council suspends customs tariffs on certain fertilisers

The Council decided to suspend for one year customs tariffs on key nitrogen-based fertilisers used in agricultural production in the EU,…

Council adopts new rules strengthening EU citizens’ right to vote

The Council adopted an updated directive aiming to strengthen the right to vote and stand as candidate in municipal elections for EU…