Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Council greenlights conclusions on the future common agricultural policy, paving the way for a competitive, resilient, sustainable and farmer-friendly sector.

President of the European Council, António Costa, spoke at the event commemorating the Centenary of Mário Soares, in Lisbon, on 7 December 2024.

Die Unterstützung der EU für die Ukraine sowie die Frage, wie die EU ihre Rolle auf der internationalen Bühne am besten stärken kann, werden bei den Beratungen auf dieser Tagung des Europäischen Rates im Mittelpunkt stehen, wie Präsident Costa in seinem Einladungsschreiben an die Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU dargelegt hat.

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

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

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 9–15 December 2024

At the inaugural Coalition for Capacity on Climate Action (C3A) Symposium hosted by the World Bank, the Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, emphasized the critical role of Finance Ministries in the global ecological transition.

Der Rat hat Schlussfolgerungen zum Weißbuch der Kommission „Wie kann der Bedarf an digitaler Infrastruktur in Europa gedeckt werden?“ gebilligt.

 The Council approved conclusions on the EU agency for cybersecurity (ENISA).

The EU and the Gates Foundation will co-host the 2025 Gavi 6.0 Pledging Summit in Brussels, which will gather global leaders from governments, partner organizations, vaccine manufacturers, civil society, and the private sector to secure essential funding and investments for vaccination programmes.

To reinforce the application of passenger rights across the EU, the Council has adopted its negotiating position (general approach) on two Commission proposals, which form part of the so-called ‘passenger mobility’ legislative package.

To improve road safety across Europe, the Council has adopted its negotiating position (general approach) on a Commission proposal regarding certain driving disqualifications forming part of the so-called ‘road safety’ legislative package.

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

European Council President António Costa highlighted the importance of social dialogue as well as the need to boost competiteveness at the 592nd plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee.

The Council today reached an agreement on a proposed framework for Financial Data Access (FIDA) that aims to open the access of financial institutions to each other’s customer data.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 December 2024 and the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12 and 13 December 2024 will take place on 6 December 2024 at 14.30.

The Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months.

The Council has approved conclusions on improving cardiovascular health and combating cardiovascular diseases through prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

The press briefings ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) and the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 9-10 December 2024 will take place on Wednesday 4 December 2024 starting at 17.00.

The Council has adopted a non-binding recommendation that will encourage member states to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in Europe by 2040 as set out in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.