European Council

The Council Presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation aimed at promoting reciprocity in access to international public procurement markets.

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 14 March 2022 on economic effects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, fiscal guidance for 2023 and Banking Union.

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

The Eurogroup issued a statement in response to the Commission communication on fiscal policy coordination for 2023.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 16 March 2022 at 13:00.

Ministers have agreed a general approach on a proposal for a directive to improve the gender balance on corporate boards.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 14-20 March 2022

Intervention du Président Charles Michel lors de la cérémonie de commémoration en hommage aux victimes du terrorisme le 11 mars 2022.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/356 of 2 March 2022 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/376 of 3 March 2022 amending Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.

G7 Leaders’ Statement, 11 March 2022

The Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) formally endorsed the Council’s negotiating mandate with the European Parliament to extend the Regulation establishing the EU Digital COVID Certificate.

Intervention du président Charles Michel lors de la conférence de presse à l’issue de la réunion informelle des chefs d'État ou de gouvernement à Versailles

On 10 and 11 March EU leaders adopted a declaration on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as on bolstering defence capabilities, reducing energy dependencies and building a more robust economic base.

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

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/307 of 24 February 2022 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus.

On 10 March 2022 EU leaders adopted a statement that addresses the Russian military aggression against Ukraine.

Remarks by President Charles Michel before the informal meeting of heads of state or government in Versailles

Opening of the Council Press Centre in Brussels: modalities as from 14 March 2022