Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Council approves conclusions to strengthen cooperation with non-EU western European countries

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 14:30.

Today Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on new rules for plant reproductive material.

On the occasion of the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

On the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

Council and Parliament reach landmark deal to strengthen EU air passenger rights with clearer rules, faster and easier claims and stronger protection.

The 27th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapters 2 on freedom of movement of workers and 28 on consumer and health protection

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Le président du Conseil européen, António Costa, et la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, se sont adressés à la presse avant le sommet du G7 à Évian (France), le 15 juin 2026.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 17 June 2026 at 13.30.

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The Council has adopted restrictive measures targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy revenues,  propaganda efforts and human rights violations, amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued hybrid activities.

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The Council adopted today restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining and threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova. 

Der Rat hat Schlussfolgerungen angenommen, in denen er bekräftigt, an Global Gateway als weltweiter Strategie der EU zur Mobilisierung von Investitionen und zur Stärkung ihrer Partnerschaften festzuhalten.

The Council decided to conclude the agreement between the EU and Canada allowing Canadian companies to participate in the SAFE instrument.

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 14.30.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-21 June 2026.

President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the agreement to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

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