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Council reconfirms its agreement to extend application timeline

The Council firmly reiterated its support to the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of…

Council approves conclusions on the PESCO Strategic Review

The Council approved conclusions on the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) Strategic Review.

Iran: EU widens restrictive measures in view of Iran support of the Russian war

The Council decided to widen the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of…

Cyberspace: Council approves declaration on a common understanding

The Council approved a declaration by the EU and its member states on a common understanding of the application of international law in…

European Commission and South Africa launch the Scaling up Renewables

In Rio de Janeiro, on the eve of the G20 Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril…

Sahel: EU appoints João Cravinho as new Special Representative

The Council appointed João Cravinho as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel region.

Council adopts improved rules to protect against plant pests

The Council has adopted a targeted revision of the EU plant health law, which improves the way the EU fights plant pests, ensures that the…

European Peace Facility: Council tops up support to the deployment of the Rwanda Defence Force

The Council adopted a €20 million top-up to an existing assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to continue supporting the…

EU annual budget 2025: pursuing our political priorities and addressing crises

The Commission welcomes today's agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council on the annual EU budget 2025.

Council and Parliament reach agreement

The Council and the European Parliament today reached agreement on the EU’s annual budget for 2025.