European Council

President Charles Michel presented the key decisions adopted by EU leaders following the Special European Council on Ukraine.

European Council conclusions on Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine.

On 24 February 2022, the G7 Leaders issued a statement on the invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation.

Ministers adopt a general approach to guide the transition to a more sustainable economy

Press conference following the special meeting of the European Council, 24 February 2022

On 24 February 2022 G7 leaders issued in which they commit to protect and strengthen democratic systems and to step up our cooperation on global priorities such as climate, environment, and health.

During the press conference, European Council President Charles Michel once again stressed that the European Union will stand rock solid, united, firm and determined to hold Russia accountable, to support Ukraine and to protect peace in Europe.

The Council has extended until 30 June 2022 the emergency measures put in place to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rail sector.

The Council today adopted the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Joint statement by the members of the European Council, 24 February 2022

The EU issued a declaration condemning in the strongest possible terms the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation, and the involvement of Belarus in this aggression against Ukraine.

Press statement of President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission on Russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military aggression of Ukraine

The special meeting of the European Council will take place on 24 February in the Europa building in Brussels.

Press briefing ahead the special European Council of 24 February 2022

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

The Council agreed on a package of measures to respond to the decision by the Russian Federation to proceed with the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities, and the ensuing decision to send Russian troops into these areas.

European Council President Charles Michel invited EU leaders to a special meeting on Ukraine on Thursday 24 February. It will take place in person in Brussels and start at 20:00.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/152 of 3 February 2022 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1192.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/24 of 10 January 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

The EU issued a declaration strongly condemning the decision by President Putin to recognise the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities and the ensuing decision to send Russian troops into these areas.