European Council

Council and Parliament strike a deal to ensure more transparency on funding of European political parties and foundations.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 17.00.

The Council prolonged the mandate of EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo* until 14 June 2027.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the end-of-life vehicles regulation.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 20 June 2025 and General Affairs Council of 24 June 2025 will take place on 17 June 2025 at 16.00

The Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional agreement on an EU law to revise the bloc’s visa suspension mechanism.

The Council today decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian.

The Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a new law to improve cooperation between national data protection authorities when enforcing the GDPR.

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The Polish Presidency published conclusions on strengthening the Energy Union through reinforcing energy security, supported by 25 delegations.

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Before the G7 summit in Kananaskis, European Council President António Costa held a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In his remarks, President Costa highlighted the topics that would be on the agenda of the summit: the global economy, trade, and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, amongst others.

The High Representative issued a statement on the situation in Israel/Iran.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-22 June 2025

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Kananaskis, Alberta (Canada) to take part in the G7 summit from 15 to 17 June 2025. Hosted by Canada as the rotating G7 presidency, the Summit will bring together the leaders of the seven G7 countries, as well as the European Union and other invited countries to discuss pressing global issues, including international peace and security, the global economic outlook and energy security.

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Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 17 June 2025 at 14.30. 

The Council reaches a political agreement about extending the temporary protection for more than 4 million Ukrainians who fled from Russia’s war of aggression.

The Council approved conclusions on enhancing EMPACT, an EU framework for crime fighting, and on EU crime priorities for the next EMPACT cycle 2026-2029.

EU member states agree on the Council's common position on new rules for the production and marketing of forest reproductive material.