European Council

The Council adopted its first reading position on Horizon Europe.

The EU's new Digital Europe Programme will boost the digital transformation by funding crucial areas such as artificial intelligence, supercomputing and cybersecurity.

Press briefings ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 18 March at 10.00

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup video conference of 15 March 2021 on the sectoral impact and budgetary response to COVID-19, Greece and the international role of euro.

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Eurogroup issued a statement on the fiscal policy response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Press briefing ahead of the informal video conference of environment ministers will take place on 17 March 2021 at 18:00.

The EU institutions discussed with the social partners the economic outlook and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the EU labour market, with a focus on the recovery and resilience plans.

The Council adopts conclusions on EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

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A press conference held following the video conference of the Eurogroup, 15 March 2021.

The EU issued a declaration on the 10 years of the conflict in Syria reiterating its demands to end the repression, release the detainees, and that the Syrian regime and its allies engage meaningfully in the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

Council reaffirms commitment to combat discrimination against Roma

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 15 - 21 March 2021

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

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

The Council revoked the EU framework for sanctions against those responsible for the misappropriation of Egyptian State funds, and lifted the restrictive measures currently in force against nine Egyptian individuals.

The EU extended the sanctions against those undermining or threatening the Ukrainian territorial integrity for a further 6 months.

The EU issued a declaration on the reform of the Hong Kong electoral system adopted today by the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China.