Európai Tanács hírei

The Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’, and a targeted amendment to the cybersecurity act (CSA).

The Council of the EU has endorsed 46 Global Gateway flagship projects for 2025.

On the first day of his mandate, European Council President António Costa visited Ukraine and met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They held a press conference at the end of the meeting.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 1–8 December 2024

In his handover speech in front of the press and Council staff, President Charles Michel looked back at the main challenges of his term in office and expressed confidence in the future under the leadership of incoming President António Costa.

During the handover ceremony, incoming European Council President António Costa thanked outgoing President Charles Michel for his work during his mandate and outlined his vision and priorities for the future of the EU.  

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The European Council today appointed by written procedure the European Commission for the period from 1 December 2024 to 31 October 2029.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on a proposal to facilitate the use of cohesion funds to help member states affected by natural disasters.

Handover between outgoing President of the European Council Charles Michel and incoming President António Costa.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

President Michel received a letter of credentials from a new ambassador to the European Union.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council (Internal market, industry, research and space) of 28-29 November 2024, and the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of 2-3 December 2024 will take place on 27 November 2024 at 18.00.

The Council listed three additional individuals in view of the situation in Syria.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €13.25 million under the European Peace Facility to support the Jordanian Armed Forces.

The Council has prolonged its restrictive measures in view of Türkiye's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean until 30 November 2025.

The Council has adopted a recommendation encouraging EU countries to make careers in higher education more attractive and sustainable, and ensuring greater recognition of the roles and tasks carried out by higher education professionals.