European Council

The Council expanded the scope of the EU Terrorist List to better address the continued threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism. The Council also reviewed and maintained all existing listings.

The EU and Angola issued a joint communiqué following the 7th EU-Angola ‘Joint way forward’ ministerial meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 in Brussels.

Council approves conclusions on the 2030 Consumer agenda.

The press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 11.00.

Council gives its final approval to the amended measuring instruments directive.

Ministers responsible for cohesion policies approved Council conclusions on the EU agenda for cities.

The Council and the Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.

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

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

The Council and the Parliament have agreed on the procedure to select a host city for the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA). The authority will coordinate customs action and support the activities of national customs authorities consistently across the Union.

President of the European Council, António Costa, addressed the press following the meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Kyiv (Ukraine), on 24 February 2026.

G7 Leaders' statement on the war in Ukraine, 24 February 2026.

Council greenlights signature of package of agreements with Switzerland

Simplification: Council and Parliament reach a provisional agreement on sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.

Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/265 of 29 January implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/263 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.

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

The Council imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in the country.

On 24 February 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.