European Council

The EU and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) agreed to support the adoption of an ambitious, comprehensive and transformative post-2020 global biodiversity framework to halt and reverse biodiversity loss ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 meeting in Montréal, from 7 to 19 December. This is critical since the alarming decline of biodiversity is threatening food security, health, economies and livelihood for billions of people.

This text will regulate the organisational and procedural aspects of information exchange between law enforcement authorities, contributing to make it more efficient.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 1 December 2022 at 10.00.

The Council and European Parliament agree on the general product safety regulation

Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup, gave a speech at the European Movement Ireland and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung event “Europe’s Economy in Troubled Times” on the European economy in the challenging times.

The Council adopted the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) which will strengthen the IT security of financial entities such as banks, insurance companies and investment firms.

The Council has approved conclusions on well-being in digital education.

The Council approves new rules on corporate sustainability reporting.

The Council adopted a recommendation on pathways to school success. The goal is to reduce the share of those leaving education and training early and to bring down under-achieving in basic skills.

The Council approves regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market.

The inclusion of the violation of restrictive measures in the list of ‘EU crimes’ is the first of two steps to ensure a similar degree of sanctions enforcement throughout the EU.

Strengthening EU-wide cybersecurity and resilience: Council adopts new legislation.

The Council approved conclusions on the Youth Action Plan for engaging young people in EU external action.

The Council approved conclusions asking for a proactive and anticipatory crisis response.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 28 November – 4 December 2022

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

On 25 November 2022, the Council appointed Agnieszka Bartol as the new Director-General for Communication and Information (COMM).

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 28 November 2022 at 14.00.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2233 of 14 November 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.