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The Commission has repeatedly pledged not to pursue the idea at EU level, mindful of potential retaliation from the Trump administration

Poland is updating its pharmaceutical security protocols to protect medicine supplies against regional hybrid attacks

European Council President António Costa participated in the Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh Summit (Egypt) on 13 October 2025.

The press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 20 October 2025 will take place on Thursday, 16 October at 10.00, followed by the press briefing ahead of the Environment Council of 21 October 2025.

The Council prolonged its sanctions  against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons until 16 October 2026.

European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 23 October 2025 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, European defence and security, competitiveness and twin transition, housing, and migration. 

The Council adopted a decision for the EU and its member states to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.

Council approves its first reading position on to the toy safety regulation.

EU-Ukraine trade: Council agrees to reduce or eliminate customs duties for several agri-food products

European Council President António Costa participated in the Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh Summit (Egypt) on 13 October 2025.

The press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 20 October 2025 will take place on Thursday, 16 October at 10.00, followed by the press briefing ahead of the Environment Council of 21 October 2025.

The Council prolonged its sanctions  against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons until 16 October 2026.

António Costa, az Európai Tanács elnöke meghívta a vezetőket a 2025. október 23-án Brüsszelben tartandó ülésre, amelynek során megbeszéléseket fognak folytatni Ukrajnáról, a Közel-Keletről, az európai védelemről és biztonságról, a versenyképességről és a kettős átállásról, a lakhatásról és a migrációról.

Greek shipping leader warns that the Net-Zero Framework risks undermining the industry’s competitiveness and the IMO’s credibility if it's not revised

Centre-right deal scales back EU due diligence and reporting rules, prompting criticism from Greens and campaigners

Two free cabin bags, compensation for delays, family seating rights, and no penalty for booking errors

For all Brussels' willing, the heads of state gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh weren't paying much notice to the EU position, whatever that might be

Belgium's biotech sector is demanding the EU cuts investment red tape, and ensures easier access to life sciences funding

Doctor-turned-politician Stéphanie Rist takes charge of France’s strained healthcare system amid questions over her past industry ties

Farm Europe says surplus rapeseed oil should go to biofuels, as food markets cannot absorb all production