European Council

Media advisory and press arrangements for the upcoming European Council of 24 and 25 June 2021.

The proposed regulation 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.

Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 18 June 2021 at 14.00.

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

The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 18 June 2021 at 13.15.

The EU is preparing a law to extend the successful roam-like-at-home scheme beyond 2022.

The new Eurovignette rules will address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion and road infrastructure financing.

At the joint press conference with President von der Leyen, President Charles Michel outlined the main deliverables of the summit.

The leaders of the EU and US met to renew the transatlantic partnership, set a Joint Transatlantic Agenda for the post-pandemic era, and commit to regular dialogue to take stock of progress.

At the joint press conference with President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Trudeau, President Charles Michel outlined the main deliverables of the summit.

The Council has reached an agreement on draft rules to reinforce the role of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

The leaders of the European Union and Canada convened today in Brussels to confirm the importance of the EU-Canada relationship in a shifting global landscape. At the end of the 18th EU-Canada summit, they adopted a joint statement.

Press conference following the EU-Canada summit, Brussels 14-15 June 2021

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 14-20 June 2021

In light of the gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions both in Belgium and Luxembourg, a limited number of journalists will be allowed to attend physically the following Council meetings taking place at the  European Convention Centre Luxembourg (ECCL).

The Council has adopted a recommendation establishing a European Child Guarantee, an important tool to prevent and combat social exclusion of children in need by guaranteeing access to a set of key services.

The EU is increasing the scope of its funding for measures in the fields of asylum and migration, integrated border management and internal security, so as to address growing challenges in these policy areas.

The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU's commitment to engaging in a policy dialogue and international partnerships with middle-income countries, in line with the new European Consensus on Development.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 16 June 2021 at 15:00.

This update responds to the evolving epidemiological situation, the ongoing vaccination campaigns and the adoption of the EU digital COVID certificate.