Európai Tanács hírei

The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and one entity engaging in gang violence, who are responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti.

The Council adopted restrictive measures against an additional twelve individuals and two entities in view of Russia’s destabilising activities against the EU and its member states and partners.

The Council sanctioned additional 5 persons and 4 entities responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 14.00.

The Council introduced an additional criterion for the listing of individuals, entities or bodies involved in or facilitating actions attributable to the Government of the Republic of Belarus, which undermine or threaten the stability, sovereignty or security in the EU, in light of the recent hybrid attacks against Lithuania and other EU member states. 

The Council reached a partial negotiating position on the 2028-2034 Connecting Europe Facility, under the next MFF, to strengthen investments in Europe’s strategic infrastructure on transport and energy.

A Tanács úgy határozott, hogy 2027. január 10-ig meghosszabbítja a venezuelai helyzetre tekintettel hozott korlátozó intézkedéseket.

Council agrees on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2026 and for certain stocks for 2027 and 2028, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2026.

The Council has decided to temporarily prohibit transfers of immobilised Central Bank of Russia assets back to Russia.

The Council adopted its negotiating mandate on new rules to address the negative effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel industry, replacing the existing safeguards due to expire in June 2026.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 15 December 2025 at 13.45

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-21 December 2025.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 15 December 2025 at 14:30.

The Council takes urgent action to tackle the influx of dangerous and undervalued goods entering the EU in small parcels - a problem which can lead to unfair competition for EU sellers, high levels of fraud and environmental concerns.

The Council and the Parliament reach a deal on end-of-life vehicle rules, boosting circularity, setting plastic recycling targets and banning non-roadworthy used car exports.

Remarks by Makis Keravnos, acting President of the Eurogroup, following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 December 2025 on the euro area’s resilience, fiscal coordination and budgetary plans for 2026, the selection process for the next ECB Vice President, and election of Kyriakos Pierrakakis as the new Eurogroup President starting 12 December 2025.

The Council has adopted an implementing decision authorising the sixth regular payment from the Ukraine Facility under the Ukraine Plan.

The Eurogroup elected Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of Economy and Finance of Greece, as President of the Eurogroup, in line with Protocol 14 of the EU treaties.