European Council

The Council appoints a prosecutor for Poland and Sweden to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The Council has approved the strategic guidelines for legislative and operational planning within the area of freedom, security and justice.

The Council has approved conclusions on access to data for effective law enforcement

The Council has adopted a decision to lift internal land border controls with and between Bulgaria and Romania.

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

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2936 of 25 November 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 concerning restrictive measures in view of Türkiye’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council implementing Decision (CFSP) 2024/2933 of 25 November 2024 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Council agrees on a negotiating mandate on a proposal revising the EU framework as regards non-EU countries allowing non-sustainable fishing.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 December 2024 and Environment Council of 17 December 2024 will take place on 13 December 2024 at 11.00.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 13 December 2024 at 14.30.

Council approves fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Seas.

The Council approved the Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans submitted by Sweden, Slovenia, Denmark and Belgium.

The Council reached a political agreement on a new directive paving the way for the introduction of an electronic tax certificate for VAT exemptions.

The Council today adopted the FASTER directive, which sets out safer and faster procedures to obtain double taxation relief. This will encourage cross-border investment and help fight tax abuse.

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 9 December 2024.

Eurogroup issued a statement on the draft budgetary plans for 2025.

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting in inclusive format with the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

The Council renewed restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 12 December 2025.

Council approves an agreement reached with the United Kingdom which secures the fishing rights of EU fishers in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2025.

The EU issued a statement on Human Rights Day, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the universal respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights for everyone, everywhere.