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The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and one entity engaging in gang violence, who are responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti.

The Council adopted restrictive measures against an additional twelve individuals and two entities in view of Russia’s destabilising activities against the EU and its member states and partners.

The Council sanctioned additional 5 persons and 4 entities responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 14.30.

The Council introduced an additional criterion for the listing of individuals, entities or bodies involved in or facilitating actions attributable to the Government of the Republic of Belarus, which undermine or threaten the stability, sovereignty or security in the EU, in light of the recent hybrid attacks against Lithuania and other EU member states. 

The Council reached a partial negotiating position on the 2028-2034 Connecting Europe Facility, under the next MFF, to strengthen investments in Europe’s strategic infrastructure on transport and energy.

The Council decided to renew restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela until 10 January 2027.

Council agrees on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2026 and for certain stocks for 2027 and 2028, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2026.

The Council and the European Parliament agreed on an updated retail investment framework to empower and protect consumers when they invest. It will also help to foster trust and increase competitiveness in the EU’s financial markets.

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation regarding the application of the safe third country concept.

President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the EU-Western Balkans summit held in Brussels on 17 December 2025.

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation on EU-Mercosur safeguard clauses, ensuring swift and strong action to protect EU farmers.

Das Treffen EU-Westbalkan fand am 17. Dezember 2025 in Brüssel statt. Dabei wurde die Erklärung von Brüssel abgegeben.

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The Council adopted conclusions on Europe's Environment 2030, calling for urgent, systemic action for climate resilience and a circular economy to meet the EU's goals.

Auf der 24. Tagung der Beitrittskonferenz mit Montenegro wurden Kapitel 3 (Niederlassungsrecht und freier Dienstleistungsverkehr), Kapitel 4 (Freier Kapitalverkehr), Kapitel 6 (Gesellschaftsrecht), Kapitel 11 (Landwirtschaft und Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums) und Kapitel 13 (Fischerei) vorläufig abgeschlossen.

Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in Berlin (Germany) on 15 December 2025.

Die Europäische Union und Libanon haben heute in Brüssel die neunte Tagung des Assoziationsrates EU-Libanon abgehalten. Beide Seiten prüften den Stand der Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Libanon und bekräftigten ihr gemeinsames Engagement für den Ausbau der bilateralen Partnerschaft im Rahmen des Assoziierungsabkommens und der Partnerschaftsprioritäten.

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