Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The EU issued a declaration expressing concern about the humanitarian situation, and the allegations of human rights violations and ethnic targeting in Ethiopia.

European Council President Charles Michel welcomes the agreement on the future EU-UK relationship as major step forward.

The Council prolonged the mandate of its two Common Security and Defence Policy missions in Somalia: the civilian capacity-building mission EUCAP Somalia, and the military training mission EUTM Somalia, until 31 December 2022.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 of 7 December 2020 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

The President of Eurogroup looks back at 2020, a year without recent precedent with regard to our health, but also a remarkable year for economic decisions that responded to this crisis. He also looks ahead at what is next for 2021.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Commission's new customs action plan.

Member states' ambassadors today reached a political agreement on the proposed regulation establishing the research and training programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.

Coreper reached political agreement on ITER.

The Council today approved the EU strategy setting out the political framework and priorities for the EU's drug policy in the period 2021-2025.

The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to promote the use of less-polluting vehicles and help combat climate change

Member states’ ambassadors today approved a deal with the European Parliament on the EU's Single Market Programme for the years 2021 to 2027.

The Council presidency and the European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on the justice programme, which sets out the funding in this area for the period 2021-2027.

EU member states' ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement reached on 15 December between the Council Presidency and European Parliament's representatives on a regulation setting up the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument.

Der Rat hat eine politische Einigung im Hinblick auf die Einrichtung der Europäischen Friedensfazilität erzielt, die ab dem 1. Januar 2021 zur Verfügung stehen soll.

Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic: Council approves conclusions.

Paris Agreement: Council transmits submission of nationally determined contributions for EU and member states.

The Council presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Funding through this programme aims at protecting rights and values enshrined in the EU treaties in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.

Council, Commission and Parliament set the EU's legislative priorities for 2021 and objectives for 2020-2024

The Council presidency today reached a political agreement with Parliament on the extension of the LIFE programme beyond 2020.