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The Council prolonged the EU restrictive measures (sanctions) against cyber-attacks threatening the EU and its member states until 18 May 2026. The legal framework is extended until 18 May 2028.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/774 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/690 of 4 April 2025 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/700 of 7 April 2025 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

The Council has adopted a recommendation and approved a parallel resolution laying the groundwork for the implementation of a joint European degree label and setting out the next steps towards the possible introduction of a joint European degree.

Council approves conclusions assessing cohesion policy’s action for Ukrainian refugees in Europe.

Der Rat billigt seinen Jahresbericht 2024 über den Zugang der Öffentlichkeit zu Dokumenten.

Die EU hat eine Erklärung zur Ukraine abgegeben, in der sie einen Waffenstillstand fordert.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 12–18 May 2025

During the week of 12 May 2025, European Council President António Costa will travel to the Western Balkans to meet with the political leadership and co-host the sixth European Political Community Summit in Tirana.

European Council President António Costa took part in the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in Luxembourg. In his statement, he recalled the historical significance of Schuman’s vision for peace and European unity, stressing the need for renewed efforts in the face of current challenges, notably the war in Ukraine.

Anlässlich des 75. Jahrestags der Schuman-Erklärung gaben die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments, der Präsident des Europäischen Rates und die Präsidentin der Europäischen Kommission eine gemeinsame Erklärung ab, in der sie ihr Engagement für das europäische Projekt und seine Grundwerte Frieden, Einheit und geteilte Souveränität bekräftigten. Vor dem Hintergrund globaler Herausforderungen wie des Kriegs Russlands gegen die Ukraine und des Klimawandels verpflichteten sich die Führungsspitzen der EU, Europas Sicherheit, Wohlstand und Rolle als verlässlicher Partner weltweit zu stärken.

Der Präsident des Europäischen Rates António Costa traf am 9. Mai 2025 mit dem neu gewählten deutschen Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zusammen. Auf einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz gratulierte er dem Kanzler zu seiner Wahl und betonte die Schlüsselrolle Deutschlands im Hinblick auf eine stärkere und wettbewerbsfähigere EU.

Statement by President Costa and President von der Leyen on the election of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church.

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The Council listed nine persons and one entity responsible for human rights violations and abuses, and for sustaining armed conflict, instability and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council added Al Azaim Foundation for Media Production to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL(Da'esh) Al-Qaeda, which are subject to EU restrictive measures.

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The Council adopted an implementing decision authorising the third payment of grants and loans under the Ukraine Facility.

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