European Council

European Council President António Costa spoke at the annual conference of the EU ambassadors from the EU delegations and offices around the world, the heads of EU military and civilian missions and the heads of the European Commission representations in all 27 EU member states.

During a press conference, President António Costa presented the main results of the first-ever meeting of European leaders dedicated to defence.

European Council President António Costa will chair the Informal EU leaders' retreat in Palais d’Egmont, Brussels. Upon arrival he emphasized the need for an open discussion among EU leaders on European defense, stressing that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and that member states share a common interest in increased cooperation at the EU level.

EU issued a statement on the fourth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar reiterating its strongest condemnation of the regime's violence and calling for an end to all atrocities.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 3–9 February 2025

The Council renewed the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and extended its humanitarian exception by two years.

The Council prolonged the mandate of the EU civilian mission in Armenia until 19 February 2027.

Business taxation: María José Garde re-elected as chair of the code of conduct group.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on three individuals involved in cyber-attacks against Estonia.

The press briefing will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025 at 14.30.

The Council appointed Peter Sørensen as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, from 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2026.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in the United Nations Fora in 2025.

The Council adopted a decision on the partial suspension of the visa facilitation agreement with Georgia.

The Council prolonged the EU sectoral restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation's continuing actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, until 31 July 2025.

Council adopts decision to allow signature between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina for Frontex operational support.

The members of the European Council issued a statement on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The EU issued a statement expressing deep concern about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 27 January–2 February 2025.

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

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