Agenda of the European Council, 14-15 December 2023
Agenda highlights Ukraine EU leaders will address the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression...
Agenda highlights Ukraine EU leaders will address the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression...
These measures shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that their objectives have not been met.…
The Council approved conclusions on people having drug use disorders that co-occur with other mental health disorders. The Council invites…
The conclusions highlight that the remembrance of the victims of terrorism is critical for their recovery process, to foster social…
The proposed revised directives have to achieve a careful balance between, on the one hand, the need to ensure a high…
The Council today agreed on a mandate for the presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on updated EU…
The Council today unanimously adopted a regulation opening autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024, 2025…
After technical discussions within the Council, ministers for employment and social affairs reached a political agreement on the recommendation on…
The data act will give both individuals and businesses more control over their data through a reinforced portability right, copying or…
Education ministers started their meeting by approving conclusions on the contribution of education and training to strengthening common European values…
Today, the Council approved conclusions on enhancing the cultural and creative dimension of the European video games sector. The video…
Today, the Council approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport. The conclusions emphasise the importance of…
The Council approved the figures today, in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), which…
The Council has today adopted its position (or 'negotiating mandate') on a proposed directive on common rules promoting the repair…
The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on proposed amendments to EU law on…
The set of conclusions, unanimously approved by EU agriculture ministers, recognises the key contributions made by rural areas to the economic…
Today the Council adopted its negotiating mandate for talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to establish the first EU-level certification…
The Council and the Parliament today reached a provisional political agreement on the regulation to improve the EU’s protection against…
The Council recalled the EU’s longstanding commitment to international law and to the values and guiding principles developed in the United Nations framework, and…
In view of the situation in Venezuela, the Council today decided exceptionally to extend its restrictive measures for six months only instead of…
Meetings of EU Commission Members +++ EU Parliament Agenda +++ Agenda highlights of the EU Defence Council +++ Informal meeting…
The EU Council and the European Parliament today reached a deal on the proposed regulation establishing a framework to ensure…
EU countries must restore at least 30% of habitat areas covered by the new law by 2030, 60% by 2040,…
The Council today renewed its restrictive measures imposed in view of Türkiye's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean in 2019, for an additional year, until…
Today the Council adopted its negotiating mandate for talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to set EU air quality standards…
With the approval of the European digital identity regulation, the EU is taking a fundamental step so that citizens can…
The Council adopted its position ('negotiating mandate') today on the proposed regulation for the approval and market surveillance of non-road…
The Council presidency, the European Central Bank and the European Commission met European social partners on 8 November 2023 to discuss…
On Monday evening, EU co-legislators reached a provisional deal on new rules to make election and referenda campaigns more transparent…
We have all witnessed the recent emergence of new and highly sophisticated AI generative tools, such as ChatGPT (OpenAI). This technology, based…
The directive adopted today repeals the existing legislation from 2002 and introduces new provisions for financial services contracts concluded at a…
The revised directive aims to take account of technological developments, such as connected and automated mobility, on-demand mobility applications, and multimodal…
The new legislation, known as the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), is meant to serve as a deterrent for third countries targeting the EU or…
The Council today adopted a decision appointing Claudia Buch as chair of the supervisory board of the European Central Bank.…
On 17 October, EU leaders meeting in a videoconference to discuss the situation in the Middle East, identified important and…
The proposal is part of a wider reform of the EU’s electricity market design which also includes a regulation focused…
The Council agreed its position (general approach) on a proposal to amend the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). The aim of…
The Council took stock of the progress on the review of the economic governance framework and stressed the need to…
The Council evaluated that there are valid reasons to refrain from lifting these restrictions on Transition Day (18 October 2023), as originally…
Today, the Council adopted a directive amending EU rules on administrative cooperation in the area of taxation. The amendments mainly…
The Council today approved conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating position for the 28th United Nations Climate…
Today, the Council reached an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal to review the urban wastewater treatment directive. The revised…
Currently, restrictive measures in place apply to 25 persons and 3 entities. Those targeted are subject to an asset freeze and EU persons…
Mental health and work are closely interconnected. Mental health is an important issue for work ability and productivity, and, conversely,…
The Council has today adopted the consumer credit directive, which aims to enhance the protection for European consumers applying for…
The Council today adopted the new Renewables Energy Directive to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy…
The Council today gave its final green light on a new EU law that will align the rules regarding the labelling…
The Council has today adopted a regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. This is the last…
More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air…
Yesterday, EU member states’ representatives reached an agreement on the final component of a common European asylum and migration policy.…