European Council

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1199 of 12 June 2025 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guatemala.

Council agrees position on simplifying sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness.

President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the EU-Canada summit held in Brussels on 23 June 2025.

At the 20th EU–Canada Summit held in Brussels on 23 June 2025, leaders of the EU and Canada reaffirmed their strong political, economic and strategic partnership through the adoption of a joint statement and the signature of a Security and Defence Partnership.

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Member states’ EU ambassadors agreed on a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the proposed European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The EDIP aims to strengthen the European Defence Technology Industrial Base through regulatory measures and grants worth €1.5 billion.

The Council approved conclusions setting out the priorities that the EU will follow at the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on five persons responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Syria, including supporting the use of chemical weapons under the al-Assad regime, and for their involvement in the recent violence in coastal regions that resulted in many civilian casualties.

The Council approved conclusions on Syria reaffirming the EU’s commitment to the Syrian people, and to a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led inclusive and peaceful transition.

The Council appointed Kajsa Ollongren as EU Special Representative for Human Rights from 23 June 2025 to 28 February 2026.

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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 23-30 June 2025

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The Council today approved a decision regarding Romania and a recommendation to Belgium under the excessive deficit procedure.

The Council approved the Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans submitted by Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Slovenia.

The Council today adopted recommendations endorsing fiscal expenditure paths for Belgium and Bulgaria.

The Council has approved conclusions calling for greater efforts to protect the mental health of children and teenagers in a rapidly changing digital environment.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting on Bulgaria's accession to the euro area, reinforcing security in Europe, removing barriers in the single market, the digital euro and the Eurogroup presidency.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 20 June 2025 at 16.00.