Previsiones: 7 a 20 de abril de 2025

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 Exteriores (Comercio), 7 de abril de 2025 El Consejo de Asuntos Exteriores, en su configuración de Comercio, mantendrá un cambio de impresiones sobre las relaciones comerciales entre la UE y … Leer más

Previsiones: 31 de marzo a 13 de abril de 2025

Síntesis de los principales temas y actos en el Consejo de la UE y en el Consejo Europeo durante la próxima quincena. Primera Cumbre UE-Asia Central, 4 de abril de 2025 El presidente del Consejo Europeo, António Costa, junto con la presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, viajará a Uzbekistán con ocasión … Leer más

Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities in the context of the so-called presidential election and for supporting the repressive regime of Lukashenka

The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 25 individuals and 7 entities responsible of undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus, as well as contributing to the ongoing internal repression, human rights abuses as well as military cooperation with Russia in support of the war against Ukraine. The EU … Leer más

Implementation of driving disqualifications in the EU: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement

A provisional political agreement reached today by the Council and European Parliament will ensure that serious road traffic offenders will soon be held responsible throughout the EU for their offences, independently from the member state where these offences were committed. Under the current rules, member states that did not issue a driving licence may restrict … Leer más

Press briefing – Environment Council of 27 March 2025

The press briefing ahead of the Environment Council will take place on Tuesday, 25 March at 11.00. These press briefings will be «off the record» and 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 press room. … Leer más

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/484 concerning restrictive measures in view of Türkiye’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean

On 11 March 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/4841. The Decision removes one entry from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures. Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia align themselves with this Council Decision. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European … Leer más

Media advisory – Tripartite Social Summit, 19 March 2025

Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change +/- 14.30Arrivals and doorsteps (live streaming) +/- 15.00Beginning of the Tripartite Social Summit (roundtable) +/- 17.00Family photo At the end of the meeting (+/- 17.15) – Press conference in live streaming. Arrangements for the press conference The press conference will be in physical format only: EU accredited … Leer más

Previsiones: 17 a 30 de marzo de 2025

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 Exteriores, 17 de marzo de 2025 Los ministros mantendrán un cambio de impresiones sobre la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania, tras una breve intervención por videoconferencia del ministro … Leer más

«Tasks for a democratic Europe» – Speech by President António Costa at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung event

It is a great honour to be here today, and really a pleasure for me to congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. I am among friends, among social democrats, among fellow Europeans. The history of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung goes back to one of the most progressive democracies, one of … Leer más

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 10 March 2025

Let me walk you through the main points from today’s meeting. Our first item was stocktaking of macroeconomic developments. It’s clear that we are in a very dynamic and uncertain environment. There is obvious uncertainty with regard to tariffs on trade, to the security situation in Europe and the impact of all these developments on growth … Leer más