European Council

The Council appointed Brigadier General František Ridzák as new EU force commander for the EU military mission which contributes to the training of the Malian Armed Forces.

Presidents Michel and von der Leyen participated in a G7 Leaders’ videoconference convened by the US G7 Presidency. They underlined that the EU will continue to act in solidarity with the most vulnerable countries and communities, notably in Africa, and they called upon all G7 partners to join these efforts.

Speaking at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, President Michel outlined his ideas about the recovery part of the roadmap out of the COVID19 crisis.

The Council today adopted an EU-wide classification system, or "taxonomy", of environmentally sustainable activities.

European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a roadmap towards lifting coronavirus containment measures.

The Council endorsed the multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement, with the aim of overcoming the current paralysis of the WTO’s Appellate Body and solving trade disputes.

Article published by the Financial Times on 14 April 2020.

The Council approved support for EU fishermen and aquaculture farmers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 13-19 April 2020

The Council has adopted by written procedure two proposals which amend the EU budget for 2020 in order to free up funds to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

EU ministers of education will hold a video conference on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education.

President Charles Michel issued a statement on Eurogroup's agreement on comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remarks by Mário Centeno following the Eurogroup videoconference of 9 April 2020 on the comprehensive economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 9 April 2020, the Eurogroup in inclusive format endorsed a report on the comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EU issued a declaration welcoming the release of the first report of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team, and noted with great concern its conclusions.

The Council approved new rules to help the most deprived EU citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The EU is taking further measures to refocus cohesion policy resources on tackling the effects of the pandemic.

Media advisory - Online press conference by Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Croatian Minister of Culture, after the video conference of culture and media ministers, 8 April 2020

The Council agreed its position on a legislative proposal amending the EU enforcement regulation in trade.

EU development ministers will address working together towards a strong EU external response in support of partner countries, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.