European Council

The EU is opening up the air transport market with Ukraine, Armenia, Tunisia and Qatar.

The Council adopts the European climate law at first reading, ending the adoption procedure and setting a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030.

At the end of the June European Council, President Charles Michel held a press conference together with President von der Leyen and PM Costa. They highlighted the main topics discussed by the leaders: Covid-19, migration, external relations, economic recovery and LGBTQI rights. EU leaders convened as well in a Euro Summit inclusive format.

European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Slovenian statehood and the upcoming Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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

Council and EP strike provisional deal on the future of the CAP.

The Euro Summit adopted a statement on 25 June 2021.

On 24 and 25 June 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions on COVID-19, economic recovery, migration, Turkey, Libya, Russia, Belarus, Sahel, Ethiopia and cybersecurity.

The Indicative Leaders’ Agenda 2021-2022 was presented by European Council President Charles Michel at the summit on 24 and 25 June 2021.

On 24 June 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions on Turkey, Libya, Russia, Belarus, Sahel, Ethiopia and cybersecurity.

On 24 June 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions on COVID-19 and migration.

The Council and the European Parliament signed the regulation establishing the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment.

The Council introduced economic sanctions against the Belarusian regime, targeting among others sectors such as telecommunications, dual use goods, petroleum, potash, tobacco and the capital markets.

Press conferences of the European Council meeting, 24-25 June 2021

EU leaders will meet in Brussels to discuss COVID-19, economic recovery, migration and external relations, including relations with Turkey and Russia. On 25 June, EU leaders will meet for a Euro Summit in inclusive format.

Twelfth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level.

Thirteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level

On 22 June 2021, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Lisbon.

The Council approved conclusions reaffirming the EU's strong commitment towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable development Goals, which continue to guide the EU internally and externally to build back better and greener.

Council adopts conclusions on the EU’s intention to increase its role as a global maritime security provider.