European Council

In light of the gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium and in accordance with the physical space available, the capacity of press venues and current social distancing rules, a limited number of journalists will be allowed to attend physically the press activities related to the following Council meetings taking place in Brussels

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 5 – 11 July 2021

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

EU ambassadors today agreed a negotiating mandate on a draft regulation amending the Europol regulation.

Le président Charles Michel est intervenu lors de l'ouverture du Forum Génération Égalité à Paris le mercredi 30 juin 2021.

The EU is ensuring that member states can continue to employ holders of third-country certificates in the inland waterway sector.

The regulation establishing the EU asylum agency aims to improve the application of asylum policy within the EU, by turning the current European asylum support office (EASO) into a fully-fledged agency.

Farming ministers reaffirm need for a new approach to protecting honey bees.

Today EU ambassadors confirmed a provisional agreement reached between the Council presidency and the Parliament on a new directive harmonising rules for credit servicers and credit purchasers of non-performing loans issued by credit institutions.

The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on an amendment to the motor insurance directive.

Council ministers confirm deal on the future of the CAP.

The Council decided to extend until 30 June 2022 the mandates of two of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) civilian missions: EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 28 June - 4 July 2021

The EU is opening up the air transport market with Ukraine, Armenia, Tunisia and Qatar.

The Council adopts the European climate law at first reading, ending the adoption procedure and setting a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030.

At the end of the June European Council, President Charles Michel held a press conference together with President von der Leyen and PM Costa. They highlighted the main topics discussed by the leaders: Covid-19, migration, external relations, economic recovery and LGBTQI rights. EU leaders convened as well in a Euro Summit inclusive format.

European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Slovenian statehood and the upcoming Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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

Council and EP strike provisional deal on the future of the CAP.

The Euro Summit adopted a statement on 25 June 2021.