European Council

The Council renewed the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1439 of 15 July 2025 amending Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti.

The EU has issued a statement in which it welcomes the release of a number of political prisoners in Niger, but regrets the detention of Mohamed Bazoum and other key figures, as well as civil society representatives.

Moldovans, Ukrainians and EU citizens visiting these countries, will enjoy roaming free telecom from 1 January 2026, thanks to both countries joining the roam like at home area.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1435 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures  in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1429 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1397 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

The Council adopted the second assistance measure worth €15 million under the EPF that will benefit the Albanian Armed Forces.

The Council adopted first assistance measure worth €10 million under the EPF to strengthen the operational readiness of the Djiboutian Navy.

European Council President António Costa held a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, following the EU-China summit held in Beijing on 24 July 2025. In his remarks, President Costa underlined the importance of the EU-China relationship.

The EU issued a statement on Syria strongly condemning the violence that resulted in hundreds of victims last week in the Southern part of the country, and calling for investigation and accountability.

A joint EU press release was issued following the 25th EU-China summit in Beijing on 24 July 2025.

Joint EU-China statement on climate at the occasion of the EU-China summit in Beijing of 24 July 2025.

European Council President António Costa met with the Premier of China Li Qiang as part of the 25th EU-China summit in Beijing on 24 July 2025.

European Council President António Costa met with the President of China Xi Jinping as part of the 25th EU-China summit in Beijing on 24 July 2025.

European Council President António Costa took part in to the 30th EU–Japan summit 2025. In his press statement following the plenary session, he emphasised the importance of strengthening EU-Japan relations, in particular in security and defence, multilateralism, and in trade and economic security.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the EU, met Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba at the 30th EU-Japan summit in Tokyo, Japan. The summit provided an opportunity to show the closeness of the EU-Japan partnership, ever more important in the current turbulent geopolitical context.

On 23 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Tokyo, Japan for the 30th EU-Japan summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised the importance of further deepening the EU-Japan strategic partnership, built on shared values and interests.

Member states’ representatives appoint a judge to the Court of Justice.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 21-27 July 2025.