Gas supply: MEPs advocate storage refill flexibility to bring down prices
The draft law adopted on Thursday seeks to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces
The Council adopted a seventh assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova to modernise the country’s short-range air defence capabilities. The adopted assistance measure is worth €20 million, and will finance short-range air defence launchers and missiles. Earlier on 7 April, the Council … Leer más
Border security: MEPs endorse gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed plans to gradually roll out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders.
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the Eurogroup at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC
President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, will be in Washington this week to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting as well as in a range of IMF … Leer más
Investment simplification: Council agrees position on the ‘Invest EU’ regulation to boost EU competitiveness
Member states’ representatives (Coreper) approved today the Council’s position (‘negotiating mandate’) on one of the Commission’s proposals to simplify EU rules and thus boost EU competitiveness. This proposal aims to increase the EU’s investment capacity to mobilise around €50 billion in additional public and private investments in support of certain EU policies, notably related to … Leer más
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine
On 27 March 2025, the Council adopted implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/6321 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The Council decided that 25 natural persons and seven legal persons should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities … Leer más
Accession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on the internal market cluster
The fourth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania at ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg. The European Union delegation was led by Mr Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the participation of Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. The Albanian … Leer más
Previsiones: 14 a 27 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. No hay sesiones formales del Consejo en la segunda quincena de abril. La publicación de las previsiones se retomará el 2 de mayo de 2025. Consejo de Asuntos Exteriores, 14 de abril de … Leer más
MEP delegation travels to Paris to discuss economy and financial services
Eight MEPs will be in Paris from Monday, meeting France’s economy minister, top central bank and treasury officials, and representatives of numerous other public and private organisations.
Toy safety: deal on new measures to protect children’s health
The agreed draft legislation comes in response to a number of emerging challenges, such as risks relating to digital toys and the surge in online shopping.