Based on an updated evaluation of the measures needed to secure the venue, the informal EU leaders’ retreat of 3 February 2025 is relocated from Château de Limont to Palais d’Egmont in Brussels. Please see the updated media advisory below. EU leaders will discuss European defence during an informal meeting at Palais d’Egmont. In order to … Leer más
The press briefing ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on Friday, 24 January 2025 at 11.00. This briefing will be «off the record». The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building … Leer más
Today was the first meeting of the Eurogroup for the new year. We started with a strategic discussion on the euro area’s key economic policy priorities for the year ahead. The Commission provided its take on where our focus should be across the coming five years, and ministers engaged in a broad exchange of views … Leer más
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages – ending their terrible ordeal that has lasted for more than 15 months – end hostilities and ease the humanitarian suffering in Gaza. We are relieved that the hostages, including several EU nationals, will finally be reunited … Leer más
Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight. Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 21 January 2025 The Polish Presidency will present its work programme. Ministers will hold a policy debate on competitiveness. Ministers will take note of the state of play of the economic … Leer más
The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Thursday, 16 January at 10.00. The briefing will be «off the record» and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and … Leer más
The Council adopted today a decision confirming that the participation of Switzerland in the PESCO project ‘Military Mobility’ meets the general conditions set out in Decision (CFSP) 2020/1639 of November 2020, and will bring substantial added value to the project. Today’s decision authorises the Netherlands as project coordinator to formally invite Switzerland to join this … Leer más
Síntesis de los principales temas y actos en el Consejo de la UE y en el Consejo Europeo durante la próxima quincena. Consejo de Asuntos Económicos y Financieros, 21.1.2025 La Presidencia polaca presentará su programa de trabajo. Los ministros mantendrán un debate de orientación sobre competitividad. Los ministros tomarán nota de la situación actual en … Leer más
The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon. This significant step marks a moment of hope and renewal for the Lebanese people. We commend the Lebanese parliamentarians for reaching a broad consensus, demonstrating responsibility. A spirit of national unity is crucial to allow the participation of … Leer más
Tuesday 7 January 202512.15 Phone call with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi