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EU restrictive measures extended until May 2027

The Council decided to extend the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations and…

Albania meets interim benchmarks for fundamentals cluster

The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania confirmed that Albania has, overall, met the interim benchmarks on the so…

Council agrees position to simplify and strengthen food and feed safety requirements

The Council set its position on a part of the so-called ‘omnibus X’ legislative package in the EU’s simplification agenda.

Syria: Council renews restrictive measures

The Council decided to renew the EU’s restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities linked to the former al-Assad regime in Syria…

Fragility and development: Council adopts conclusions

The Council adopted conclusions on a coherent approach to fragility, EU external action and sustainable development, stressing that…

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Where inequalities and discrimination persist, democracy cannot thrive.

Presidency reinforces exchange of information on the hantavirus outbreak

The Cyprus Presidency has decided to activate the Council’s IPCR (Integrated Political Crisis Response) arrangements in information sharing…

Council and Parliament strike deal on new EU rules to protect vulnerable adults

The Council and the European Parliament agreed on new rules to guarantee the rights of adults who need protection or support in cross…

Third bilateral assistance measure in support of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €15 million under the European Peace Facility.

AgoraEU: Council agrees partial mandate on new programme to support culture

The Council has agreed its position on key elements of the new AgoraEU programme supporting culture, media, and civil society in Europe.