Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The Council has reached agreement on its negotiating position for a regulation establishing an EU digital travel application.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2136 of 17 October 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2287 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger.

A provisional agreement between Council and European Parliament enhances the management of the available capacity for trains on the EU’s rail network.

On 18 November 2025, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the EU Enlargement Forum titled “Completing the Union, securing our future.”

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 09.45.

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on setting up an EU Talent Pool.

Paschal Donohoe, issued a statement announcing his resignation as President of the Eurogroup as of 18 November 2025.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the amended measuring instruments directive.

On 17 November 2025, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the 30th anniversary of the EU membership of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Press briefings ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council and 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum will take place on 18 November 2025.

The Council adopted a regulation to revise the EU’s visa suspension mechanism.

Der Rat stimmt der Richtlinie über alternative Streitbeilegung (AS) endgültig zu.

The Council adopts a new law to improve cooperation between national data protection authorities when enforcing the GDPR.

Der Rat nimmt eine geänderte Verordnung an, um mehr Transparenz bei der Finanzierung europäischer politischer Parteien und Stiftungen zu gewährleisten.

Simplification: Council signs off the ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on requirements and procedures for chemical products.

The seventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania was held today in Brussels opening negotiations on cluster 5: Resources, agriculture and cohesion.

The Council and the European Parliament have agreed on the EU’s annual budget for 2026. Next year’s budget will focus on delivering Union priorities and dealing with ongoing challenges. It will boost competitiveness, strengthen Europe’s defence readiness and preparedness, provide support for humanitarian assistance and address migratory pressures.

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

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 17 – 23 November 2025

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