European Union

During the press conference held at the end of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.

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

DRAFT REPORT on strategic political relations with Australia – potential for deeper ties in the face of a volatile international order
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Željana Zovko

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Accredited journalists are invited to an embargoed briefing on the results of a new survey on the public’s view of the EU and its priorities.

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Accredited journalists are invited to an embargoed briefing on the results of a new survey on the public’s view of the EU and its priorities.

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'There will be photos, they'll kiss each other warmly on both cheeks...'

Brussels remains one of the world’s most important hubs for trade associations. These organisations play a unique role in the democratic process of policy-making: they bring industries together, help structure collective interests and connect business priorities with European policymaking. But the environment around them is changing quickly. The policy landscape is becoming more political, complex […]

Europe faces a defining economic challenge: how to strengthen competitiveness and industrial resilience while staying on course for decarbonisation. As policymakers implement the EU’s competitiveness agenda – from the Competitiveness Compass to the Clean Industrial Deal and the evolving “Made in Europe” agenda – attention is increasingly turning to a critical question: how can Europe […]

Hybrid construction gains traction as Europe searches for faster housing solutions

In today's edition: Quantum defence, Ukraine loan, Lithuania

RECOMMENDATION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade
Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz

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In today's edition: REACH reform, car CO2 standards, Council summit bloat

An analysis commissioned by Amazon finds that private capital is an essential partner in scaling emerging technologies, deploying low-carbon solutions, and building the industry alliances needed to meet the continent's climate ambitions, and boosting the competitiveness of European companies.

In today's edition: Pax Silica, Digital Fairness Act, chat control comeback

In today's edition: AI, Ebola and mental health

In today's edition: livestock strategy, Ukraine, UPFs

Also, in Thursday’s edition: Spain sues Commission, EEAS sec gen, Taliban

Tehran has already portrayed the deal as a victory

Dario Voltolini a écrit un roman sans pathos, sur un homme de métier, dense et fier, condamné par la maladie, mais qui ne dit mot sous le regard de son fils.

Reopening the REACH regulation is off the table for now – but changes are possible if EU countries can agree