European Council

EU member states agreed their position on stronger and simpler EU rules to stop substances that can be used to make illegal drugs – or drug precursors - from reaching criminals involved in illegal drug production.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs and Budget Council meetings will take place on 5 November 2026 at 15:00.

President of the European Council António Costa made a statement in the context of the Euronews EU Enlargement Summit 2026 that took place in Brussels on 3 November 2026.

EU Heads of State or Government will gather in Dublin (Ireland), to discuss about artificial intelligence.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2258 of 8 October 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.

Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2264 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2192 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.

Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2164 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.

HR statement on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2291 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2185 of 28 September 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

High Representative's statement on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Eurogroup meeting of 9 November will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 14.30.

Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The European Union strongly condemns Houthi military escalation and attacks on civilian infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, calling for an immediate cease-fire, humanitarian access, and UN-led peace efforts while reaffirming its commitment to Yemen's sovereignty and increased financial support.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2-8 November 2026.

President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the 21st EU-Canada summit held in Montreal on 29-30 October 2026.

The leaders of the European Union and Canada held their 21st EU-Canada summit in Montreal on 29-30 October 2026, and agreed on a joint statement.

On 29 October 2026, President António Costa delivered remarks at the official dinner of the 21st EU-Canada summit of 29-30 October 2026, in Montreal.

On 29 October 2026, President António Costa delivered closing remarks at the EU-Canada Business Forum, ahead of the 21st EU-Canada summit of 29-30 October 2026, in Montreal.

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