El Consejo ha adoptado hoy unas Conclusiones que establecen orientaciones para el presupuesto anual de la UE para 2026. Las orientaciones ofrecen orientación política a la Comisión en lo que respecta a la elaboración de la propuesta de proyecto de presupuesto para el presupuesto del próximo año. En sus Conclusiones, el Consejo subraya que el … Leer más
We began our February Eurogroup meeting by welcoming the Bulgarian Minister for Finance, Temenuzhka Petkova, who updated us on Bulgaria’s progress towards fulfilling the criteria to adopt the euro. We appreciate Bulgaria’s ongoing efforts and its commitment to economic stability and convergence with the euro area. We continue to monitor its progress towards the objective … Leer más
Monday 17 February 2025ParisInformal meeting on Ukraine and security in Europe hosted by President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday 18 February 202510.00 Meeting with US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, General Keith Kellogg12.00 Meeting with Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart de Wever (photo opportunity)14.00 Meeting with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Odile … Leer más
On 24 February 2022, the European Union changed. On the very first day of the war in Ukraine, at 7 pm, European leaders gathered for an emergency meeting in Brussels and exchanged with President Zelenskyy. It was a very dramatic discussion. Russia’s tanks were on their way to Kyiv. Russia’s bombs were falling across Ukraine. … Leer más
The Council today decided to prolong the mandate of the EU maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) until 28 February 2026, with a reference amount of over €17 million for the period. This decision was taken following the strategic review of the operation. Furthermore, … Leer más
El 30 de enero de 2025 el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2025/2071. Dicha Decisión actualiza la lista de personas, grupos y entidades sujetos a las medidas a que se refieren los artículos 2 y 3 de la Posición Común 2001/931/PESC, tal como figura en su anexo, y deroga la Decisión (PESC) 2024/2056. Se suman a la … Leer más
The President of the European Council, António Costa, along with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, will be travelling to Uzbekistan for the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on 3-4 April. The summit will be hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with the participation of the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and … Leer más
On 27 January 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/1711 concerning restrictive measures against cyberattacks threatening the Union or its Member States. The Council decided to include three natural persons in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2019/797. Albania, … 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, 18 de febrero de 2025 Los ministros mantendrán un debate de orientación sobre competitividad y reducción de la carga normativa y la Comisión presentará la iniciativa «Brújula … Leer más
It is a great pleasure to welcome you back to Brussels. Let me start by congratulating Belén Martinez on her appointment as Secretary General of the European External Action Service. I wish you all the best in your new capacity. Dear ambassadors, The occasion today is dedicated to you. To say thank You for your … Leer más