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Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists further 28 individuals

The Council today imposed restrictive measures on 28 individuals responsible for serious violations of human rights, the repression of…

EU agrees 17th package of sanctions

The Council adopted the 17th package of economic and individual restrictive measures cutting off Russia’s access to key military technology…

Commission proposes to facilitate the application of the safe third country concept

The Commission proposes rules that will facilitate Member States' application of the safe third country concept. This will accelerate…

EU appoints French diplomat as a new Special Representative

The Council appointed Mr. Christophe Bigot as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process.

Switzerland will be invited to participate in the ‘Cyber Ranges Federations’ project

The Council adopted a decision confirming that the participation of Switzerland in the PESCO project ‘Cyber Ranges Federations’ meets the…

Council and European Parliament secure agreement on macro-financial assistance

The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament about a decision to grant €4 billion of macro-financial…

Border management: Council and European Parliament strike agreement

A provisional deal agreed today between the Council and the European Parliament allows member states to gradually introduce the Entry/Exit…

Strengthening farmers' position in the agrifood supply chain

Member states' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) approved the Council’s negotiating mandate on a targeted…

Moderate growth amid global economic uncertainty

The EU economy began 2025 on a somewhat stronger footing than anticipated. It is projected to keep growing at a modest rate this year, with…

Council approves additional assistance for farmers affected by natural disasters

Member states' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) approved a Commission proposal to provide additional…