I would like to thank the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their kind welcome in Sarajevo. The European Union remains committed to the European future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. And this year, on the 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide and the Dayton/Paris agreement, I believe that it is an important message to remember. I … Leer más
We started our meeting by welcoming the new Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister of Germany, Lars Klingbeil, who outlined the main economic priorities of the new German government. We continued with our biannual discussion with the chair of the Single Supervisory Mechanism, Claudia Buch, and the chair of the Single Resolution Board, Dominique Laboureix. They … Leer más
The EU remains steadfast in its commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, grounded in the principles of the UN Charter and international law and welcomes all efforts towards achieving such peace. We join Ukraine and international partners, including the United States, in calling for a full, unconditional ceasefire of at least … Leer más
We sincerely congratulate His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as Pope and head of the Catholic Church. Millions of Europeans draw daily inspiration from the Church’s enduring commitment to peace, human dignity, and mutual understanding among nations. We are confident that Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the global stage to promote … Leer más
The Council has today adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 standards for new passenger cars and vans, that aims to provide car manufacturers with flexibility to meet their emissions targets for 2025. The Council position agrees with the proposal of the Commission without modifications. The amendment proposed by … Leer más
The meeting of the European Council will take place on 26 and 27 June 2025 in the Europa building in Brussels. Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels. Registration Media representatives wishing to cover the meeting in person are required to register in advance, following this link. The deadline to register is Friday 06 June … 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 Educación, Juventud, Cultura y Deporte, 12 y 13 de mayo de 2025 Los ministros de Educación, Juventud, Cultura y Deporte se reunirán en Bruselas, donde tratarán de adoptar una Recomendación relativa … Leer más
Recalling the European Council conclusions on European defence of 6 March 2025, all Member States are committed to the build-up of necessary defence capabilities in the European Union. The reformed EU economic governance framework allows for Member States to make use of flexibility, where exceptional circumstances outside the control of the Member State have a … Leer más
The Council decided to prolong EU restrictive measures against those responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, until 29 April 2026. These restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 16 individuals and 2 entities. Those listed under the EU sanctions regime are subject … Leer más
Mister President, it is a great pleasure to be here with you. First of all, I would like to thank your welcoming here today. We had the opportunity to meet before, not only in Portugal, but many times in the European Council. And now is for me a great pleasure to stay for two days … Leer más