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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation

Following the political agreement reached by the Foreign Affairs Council on 29 January, the Council formally decided today to add the…

Council backs measures for a smoother launch of ETS2

The Council (at EU ambassadors level) adopted its position on a targeted amendment of the market stability reserve for the new emissions…

Armenia: Council appoints new Head of Mission

The Council appointed Satu Koivu as new Head of Mission for the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA).

Zimbabwe: Council renews arms embargo

The European Union has concluded its annual review of the restrictive measures in relation to Zimbabwe.

Council sets guidelines for next year's EU budget

The Council approved conclusions setting guidelines for the EU’s annual budget for 2027.

Council updates the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes

The Council added two countries - Turks and Caicos Islands and Viet Nam – to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Council extends the mandates of the EUSRs for Human Rights

The Council has today adopted decisions extending the mandates of two EU Special Representatives (EUSRs):

Council gives final green light to new customs duty rules for small parcels

The Council formally approved new customs duty rules for items contained in small parcels entering the EU, largely via e-commerce.

Council appoints new prosecutors for Belgium and Czechia

The Council appointed two new prosecutors to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO): Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel…

Council agrees position on legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine

The Council agreed its position on the legal framework implementing the European Council agreement to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine…