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Macroeconomic dialogue with the social partners on 13 March 2023

The Council presidency, the European Central Bank and the European Commission met today with European social partners to discuss recent…

Council approves conclusions on the role of the civic space

The Council approved conclusions on the role of civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU.

Council and Parliament strike deal on energy efficiency directive

The Council presidency and the European Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to reduce final energy…

Council approves conclusions bolstering climate and energy diplomacy in a critical decade

The Council today approved conclusions reaffirming that EU climate and energy diplomacy is a core component of EU’s foreign policy.

Kosovo: Council gives green light to visa free travel

The Council adopted its position at first reading on visa free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

Israel/Palestine: Statement of the High Representative

The European Union and its Member States are deeply concerned by the increasing violence and extremism in Israel and the occupied…

Council adopts revised framework for European long-term investment funds

The Council adopted a redesigned regulatory framework for European long-term investment funds (ELTIF) which makes these types of investment…

Secure space-based connectivity programme

The Council has adopted a regulation on the EU’s secure connectivity programme for 2023-2027.

Council takes action to mitigate risk of medical devices shortage

The Council adopted a regulation which extends the deadline for the certification of medical devices.

Council adopts an assistance measure to support the Nigerien Armed Forces

The Council adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to strengthen the military capacities of the Nigerien…