European Council

The press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on 7 June 2022 at 14:00. The briefing will be "off the record".

As part of a sixth package of EU sanctions, the Council imposed restrictive measures on an additional 65 individuals and 18 entities in respect of the ongoing unjustified and unprovoked Russian military aggression against Ukraine, and of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The EU adopted a new round of restrictive measures over internal repression in Belarus targeting additional 12 persons and 8 entities.

On Thursday 9 June 2022 the President of the European Council Charles Michel, will co-host the second edition of “Women in Conflicts” in Brussels, bringing together women leaders and survivors of conflicts.

The financial services committee (FSC) today appointed Harald Waiglein as his chair for a third two-year term, starting on 14 June 2022.

The Council imposed a sixth package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia and Belarus in view of the ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.

SAIO: Council and Parliament reach a compromise on the scope of the new regulation, including PPPs and organic farming.

Joint press statement following the 14th Association Council meeting between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the European Union.

European transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on the three files of the fit for 55 package (aviation, maritime transport and alternative fuels).

Transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems.

The Council approved conclusions on the Commission Communication on the 8th report on the EU cohesion policy.

Transport ministers today adopted the Council’s position on improved stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships

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

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

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

In the context of the past days' tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Michel reiterated the EU’s commitment to deepen its cooperation with both countries to promote a South Caucasus that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous for the benefit of all people living in the region.

The Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime for an additional year, until 1 June 2023, in light of the continued repression of the civilian population in the country.

During the press conference held at the end of the two-day special meeting of the European Council, President Charles Michel presented the main outcome of the discussions, notably on Ukraine, food security, energy and defence.

On 30-31 May 2022, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, food security, security and defence, and energy.

During the first day of the special meeting of the European Council, EU leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, EU’s support, and sanctions against Russia.