Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The press briefings ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) and the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 9-10 December 2024 will take place on Wednesday 4 December 2024 starting at 17.00.

The Council has adopted a non-binding recommendation that will encourage member states to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in Europe by 2040 as set out in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 5 December 2024 at 15.00. 

The Council has approved conclusions on fostering the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through employment, reasonable accommodation and rehabilitation.

The Council has approved conclusions on labour and skills shortages in the EU with a focus on mobilising untapped labour potential.

The Council decided to prolong sanctions against 116 individuals and 33 entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries worldwide, until 8 December 2025.

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.

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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.