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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2286 of 12 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2283 of 12 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2397 of 26 October 2026 amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2378 of 26 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Statement on today's meeting in Abu Dhabi between the EU, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States and NATO

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

The Council extended the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine until 15 November 2028.

The Council approved conclusions reaffirming the EU’s commitment to principled humanitarian action, stronger protection of civilians and more effective action amid growing global humanitarian needs.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the economic outlook in the euro area, defence financing and joint procurement, progress made on the digital euro and on the outlook for the banking sector, as well as the nomination process for three vacancies on the ECB Executive Board.

The Council today agreed further measures to improve value-added tax collection on e-commerce sales into the EU. This is the final building block of the broader overhaul of the EU customs framework.

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 10.00.

The EU and the OACPS member states have issued a joint statement ahead of COP31, reaffirming their commitment to the full implementation of the Paris Agreement and strengthen cooperation on climate action.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2286 of 12 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2283 of 12 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2397 of 26 October 2026 amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2378 of 26 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Statement on today's meeting in Abu Dhabi between the EU, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States and NATO

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

The Council extended the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine until 15 November 2028.

The Council approved conclusions reaffirming the EU’s commitment to principled humanitarian action, stronger protection of civilians and more effective action amid growing global humanitarian needs.