European Council

Presidents Costa, von der Leyen and Zelenskyy issued a joint statement after their trilateral meeting in Agia Napa (Cyprus), before the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, on 23 April 2026.

The Council has adopted a 20th package of economic and individual restrictive measures designed to target vital sectors of the Russian economy such as energy, financial services, trade and crypto. This will further weaken the regime’s ability to wage its war of aggression against Ukraine.

The EU demonstrates its unwavering support for Ukraine by setting up a €90 billion loan to help finance urgent budgetary and defence needs in 2026 and 2027.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 24April 2026 at 16.00.

EU leaders will meet in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus) on 23-24 April 2026.

The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU.

The Council today appointed Kirsten Joppe as new head of mission for the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova).

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war in Sudan.

The Council agreed today to establish a civilian EU Partnership Mission in Armenia under the Common Security and Defence Policy. The mission aims to enhance Armenia’s resilience, notably in countering foreign information manipulation and interference, as well as in cybersecurity, and information integrity.

The Council approved conclusions on 'EU energy and climate diplomacy – strengthening sovereignty and advancing the global clean transition'.

The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against two entities responsible for propaganda and disinformation.

The Political and Security Committee of the Council of the EU has approved EPF support for the military component of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) worth EUR 75 million.

The Council formally adopts new rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs), supporting innovation, resilient crops and sustainable food systems, with strong safety measures in place.

New EU-wide rules set up a harmonised criminal law framework to prevent and fight corruption.

The Council extended the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova for another year, until 29 April 2027.

Council adopts new rules to improve the quality, availability and traceability of forest reproductive material (FRM) supporting EU seeds sector innovation and competitiveness.

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

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 20-26 April 2026.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 17 April 2026 at 14.30.

European Council President António Costa held a press conference in Doha, Qatar, following his visit to the Gulf region.