EU Council Press

· 4mo ago

Statement by the High Representative @kajakallas@respublicae.eu
on behalf of the EU on Israel and Lebanon.

Read the full statement 👇
https://link.europa.eu/TdKFFJ
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· 4mo ago

❗Informal video conference of health ministers of 5 June 2026

#EPSCO

Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇
https://link.europa.eu/cGqmBY
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: Albania is making fast & concrete progress towards EU accession.

As we gear up to the EU-Western Balkans Summit this Friday, now is the time to further advance on the path towards enlargement.

Follow live my press conference with @ediramaal in Tirana https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1kJzDDgDjyDKv

Albania is making fast & concrete progress towards EU accession.

As we gear up to the EU-Western Balkans Summit this Friday, now is the time to further advance on the path towards enlargement.

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· 4mo ago

The @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu and the @europarl_en@respublicae.eu strike landmark deal on returns of illegally staying third-country nationals, which is essential for the effective implementation of the migration and asylum pact.

Read our press release 👇
https://link.europa.eu/vrK9MW
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: Delighted to start my second visit to the Western Balkans in Sarajevo.

We want to see Bosnia and Herzegovina committing to its EU perspective. Much is at stake.

Follow live my press statement in Sarajevo ↓ https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lJQRRnEPLyxE

Delighted to start my second visit to the Western Balkans in Sarajevo.

We want to see Bosnia and Herzegovina committing to its EU perspective. Much is at stake.

Follow live my press statement in Sarajevo ↓ nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1lJQRRnEP…
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· 4mo ago

❗Tuesday 2 June at 12.30

📝 OFF-the-record press briefing in hybrid format ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 4 and 5 June2026

⏱️Deadline: Tuesday, 2 June at 11.30

Instructions ⬇️
https://link.europa.eu/HDVNrp
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· 4mo ago

The #JHA Council (Home Affairs) has come to an end.

🎥 The press conference with @CY2026EU Minister Costas Fytiris and Deputy Minister @NickAIoannides
will start 🔜
https://link.europa.eu/RkQbCP
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· 2mo ago

🇪🇺 Deal done! @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu & @europarl_en@respublicae.eu reached political agreement on #AGILE — €115M to fast-track support for SMEs & start-ups developing disruptive defence technologies. Faster funding. Simpler rules. Stronger #EUdefence readiness. 👇 #Ireland2026eu https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/15/programme-for-agile-and-rapid-defence-innovation-council-and-parliament-reach-political-agreement/

🇪🇺 Deal done!
@EUCouncil@respublicae.eu & @europarl_en@respublicae.eu reached political agreement on #AGILE — €115M to fast-track support for SMEs & start-ups developing disruptive defence technologies.
Faster funding. Simpler rules. Stronger #EUdefence readiness.
👇
#Ireland2026eu
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Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation: Council and Parliament reach political agreement

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the proposal to establish the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE), a new €115 million instrument...
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· 4mo ago

❗NOW available: background brief ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 4 and 5 June 2026

Read it here 👇
https://link.europa.eu/4DJKDW
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· 2mo ago

In view of Russia’s recent deadly strikes on Kyiv on 1 July @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu lists Irina Kharisova & 5⃣ entities within the ABS Electro Group They are part of the 🇷🇺 military-industrial complex + involved in drone manufacturing/energy sector 👇 https://link.europa.eu/Gkj6Tr #StandwithUkraine
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· 4mo ago

Today at the #JHA Council (Home Affairs), ministers discussed:
🔸 Schengen
🔸 EU Drugs Strategy
🔸 Migration
🔸 Displaced persons from Ukraine
🔸 Security issues

Read today’s results 👇
https://link.europa.eu/9QPNKC
@CY2026EU
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· 4mo ago

The #JHA Council (Justice) has come to an end.

🎥 The press conference with @CY2026EU Minister Costas Fytiris will start 🔜
https://link.europa.eu/QDmYP3
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: United in building a shared future together - for a stronger, safer and more prosperous European Union.
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· 2mo ago

MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees negotiating position on 🇪🇺 support for migration, border management and internal security #JHA Read more ⬇️ https://link.europa.eu/yMp47G
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· 2mo ago

Ukraine support loan: 🇪🇺 countries approve 🇬🇧 UK participation to help cover 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s urgent defence needs.

Read our press release 👇
link.europa.eu/N88T9D

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Ukraine support loan: EU countries approve UK participation to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence...

The Council is approving UK participation in the EU’s Ukraine support loan framework to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence needs in the face of continued Russian aggression.
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· 2mo ago

Statement by @kajakallas@respublicae.eu on behalf of the 🇪🇺 on the inaugural session of the People’s Assembly in Syria.

Read more⬇️
link.europa.eu/qtH7XK

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Syria: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the inaugural...

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the inaugural session of the People’s Assembly in Syria.
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· 2mo ago

🇪🇺 @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu has appointed Ms Birgitte Markussen (@BNMarkussen) 🇩🇰 as the new EU Special Representative for the Sahel.

She will support the EU's renewed approach to the region, leading political dialogue and promoting peace, security and stability.

👇
link.europa.eu/RhXBtK

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Sahel: Council appoints a new EU Special Representative for the region

The Council appointed Ms. Birgitte Nygaard Markussen as the new EU Special Representative for the Sahel region.
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· 4mo ago

The Council approved a framework to implement the EU drugs strategy, alongside a new EU action plan against drug trafficking.
Read more ⬇️
https://link.europa.eu/98J7dw
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· 4mo ago

Justice and Home Affairs Council:

4 June 2026 – Home Affarirs
5 June 2026 – Justice

📝Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇
https://link.europa.eu/wgbDVQ
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· 4mo ago

❗ Tuesday 9 June at 10.00
💻 Off-the-record press briefing in hybrid format ahead of the EU-Republic of Korea summit of 10 June 2026

⏱️ Deadline to register: Tuesday 9 June at 9.00

👇More info

· 4mo ago

The @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu agreed today its partial negotiating position on new Justice programme. With a strong focus on digitalisation, it aims to combat serious crime.
Read more 👇
https://link.europa.eu/WHn3gQ
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· 2mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern des Anschlags auf die Christopher Street Day-Parade in Berlin. Das ist ein Angriff auf die Werte, die unsere Union ausmachen. Die Europäische Union verurteilt jede Form von Hass, Extremismus und Gewalt auf das Schärfste. Wir stehen in voller Solidarität an der Seite Deutschlands, der deutschen Bevölkerung und der gesamten LGBTQI+-Community.
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· 4mo ago

❗Thursday 4 June at 14.30

📝 OFF-the-record press briefing in hybrid format ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of 8 and 9 June 2026

⏱️Deadline: Thursday, 4 June at 13.30

#TTE

Instructions⬇️
https://link.europa.eu/MggD8J
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· 2mo ago

Today, the @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu reached an agreement on its position on the 2027 EU draft budget. In total, the Council's position for next year's budget amounts to ✅€ 191.88 billion in commitments ✅€ 202.07 billion in payments Press release 👇 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/15/council-agrees-its-position-on-the-draft-annual-budget-for-2027/

Press release 👇
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Council agrees its position on the draft annual budget for 2027

Today, the Council agreed its position on the 2027 EU draft budget – the last annual budget of the current multiannual financial framework.
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#EPSCO #CY2026EU
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· 4mo ago

Today, 🇪🇺 health ministers took part in an informal video conference to discuss the recent #Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

Read the main results here ⬇️
https://link.europa.eu/bBPmJn

· 2mo ago

Statement by @kajakallas@respublicae.eu on behalf of the 🇪🇺 on International Criminal Justice Day
⬇️
link.europa.eu/J7XnTR

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International Criminal Justice Day: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European...

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the EU on International Criminal Justice Day.
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· 2mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: For the second time in 24 hours, Romanian airspace has been violated by drone incursions. I commend the Romanian authorities for their swift and effective response. We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people. The security of Romania is the security of Europe. We will continue to strengthen the EU’s security, resilience and deterrence, including along our Eastern border.
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· 2mo ago

#Russia’s war of aggression vs #Ukraine: @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu agrees 21st package of individual & economic #sanctions targeting energy, finance & crypto and former combatants + listing over 218 persons/entities in the biggest batch in 4 years
👇
link.europa.eu/CCbrdb
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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21st package of sanctions: EU hits Russian energy, financial services and crypto hard

The Council adopted a 21st package of economic and individual restrictive measures designed to target the sectors with the greatest impact on Russia’s economy and its ability to fuel its war of...
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· 2mo ago

#Kosovo: @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu has appointed Mr. Antero Lopes 🇵🇹 as the new Head of Mission of EULEX Kosovo.

Starting on 10 August 2026, he will lead the EU mission supporting Kosovar rule of law institutions until 14 June 2027.

More ⬇️
link.europa.eu/b8ntBb

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EULEX: Council appoints Head of EU rule of law mission in Kosovo*

The Council appointed Mr. Antero Lopes as head of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo), from 10 August 2026 to 14 June 2027.
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· 2mo ago

Statement by @kajakallas@respublicae.eu on behalf of the EU on 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Read more ⬇️ https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/17/ukraine-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-on-the-occasion-of-the-12th-anniversary-of-the-downing-of-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh17/

Statement by @kajakallas@respublicae.eu on behalf of the EU on 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

Read more ⬇️
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Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of...

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
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· 2mo ago

.@EUCouncil@respublicae.eu authorises signature of association agreement with 🇦🇩 & 🇸🇲. The agreement will -provide legal certainty -benefit people & develop partnership with 🇪🇺 neighbouring countries -secure future prosperity across the region & to Europe #EEA #EFTA 👇 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/16/council-greenlights-eu-deal-with-andorra-and-san-marino/

.@EUCouncil@respublicae.eu authorises signature of association agreement with 🇦🇩 & 🇸🇲. The agreement will
-provide legal certainty
-benefit people & develop partnership with 🇪🇺 neighbouring countries
-secure future prosperity across the region & to Europe
#EEA #EFTA
👇
consilium.europa.eu/en/press…

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Council greenlights EU deal with Andorra and San Marino

Council greenlights signature and provisional application of EU agreement with Andorra and San Marino.
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· 4mo ago

❗ NOW available – Forward look of @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu
meetings until 21 June

#TTE #ECOFIN #FAC #EPSCO #GAC #EUCO

Read it here 👇
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/06/05/forward-look-2026/
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: The Western Balkans are an integral part of the European Union’s future. Their accession remains our priority and a crucial geopolitical investment. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dGYllDDeQDKX

The Western Balkans are an integral part of the European Union’s future. Their accession remains our priority and a crucial geopolitical investment. nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1dGYllDDe…
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· 4mo ago

❗Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) of 8 and 9 June 2026

#TTE

Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇
https://link.europa.eu/BtxQXJ
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https://link.europa.eu/8K6Myv

· 4mo ago

The Informal video conference of health ministers has come to an end.

🎥 The press conference with @CY2026EU Minister Neophytos Charalambides will start 🔜

Follow the press conference 👇

#EPSCO
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: I look forward to welcoming President @Jaemyung_Lee to Brussels next Wednesday 10 June for the 11th 🇪🇺 🇰🇷 Summit.

As likeminded partners, the EU and the Republic of Korea are working together to deliver concrete benefits for our citizens and contribute to a more secure and prosperous future.
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· 2mo ago

Fighting child sexual abuse online: interim measure protecting children now reinstated. #JHA Read our press release 👇 https://link.europa.eu/9f6MMh
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· 2mo ago

Iran: @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu lists additional 6 people over serious human rights violations.

The EU calls on the Iranian regime to cease violence & repression against its own people and respect their fundamental freedoms and the right to choose their own future.

👇
link.europa.eu/vRMPrN

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Iran: Council sanctions an additional six individuals over serious human rights violations

The Council imposed restrictive measures on six persons responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.
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· 4mo ago

Today at the #JHA Council (Justice) ministers discussed:

🔸Recognition of parenthood
🔸 Justice programme 2028-2034
🔸 European Public Prosecutors’ Office
🔸 Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
🔸 Hate crime & hate speech

Main results 👇
https://link.europa.eu/g7VNVv
@CY2026EU
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· 2mo ago

❗ NOW available – Forward look of @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu
meetings until 2 August.

Next forward look will be published on 28 August 2026.

👇
link.europa.eu/WFt6Wd

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Forward look: 20 July – 2 August 2026

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.
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· 4mo ago

RT by @EUCouncilPress@respublicae.eu: As Kosovo heads to the polls this weekend, I encourage all political actors to rise above political divisions and work together to advance European integration by delivering the necessary reforms.

My message in Pristina today ↓
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jGXggmrYQzKZ

As Kosovo heads to the polls this weekend, I encourage all political actors to rise above political divisions and work together to advance European integration by delivering the necessary reforms.

My message in Pristina today ↓
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· 2mo ago

.🇪🇺 countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing 🇺🇦 Ukraine until March 2028.

Read our press release 👇
link.europa.eu/VBRM9R

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EU countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing Ukraine until March 2028

The temporary protection status granted to those fleeing Ukraine will be extended until 4 March 2028, delivering on the EU’s commitment to support Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.
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