European Council

The EU issued a statement on Israel/Palestine in which it fully supported the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

G7 Leaders’ statement on Gaza: 3 June 2024

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1339 of 13 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 3 – 9 June 2024

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 27 and 28 June 2024 in the Europa building in Brussels.

The Council sanctioned six individuals and three entities for the transfer of drones used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and in the Middle East and Red Sea region.

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 17 June 2024 in the Europa building in Brussels.

The Council sanctioned nine individuals and entities in view of the activities related to illegal weapons programmes carried out by the DPRK, in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and in view of the military support given by the country to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The Council adopted a regulation to completely ban the use of dental amalgams and to prohibit manufacturing, import and export of other mercury-added products. 

The Council has approved conclusions on the EU electricity grid infrastructure.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 26 May – 2 Juin 2024

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

Ministers have adopted Council conclusions on the European Court of Auditors' Special Report on public procurement in the EU.

The Council has adopted conclusions on the situation and the future of the single market. 

The Council today adopted conclusions on 'A competitive European industry driving our green, digital and resilient future'.

The Council has adopted an EU law that updates the rules on free movement of persons in the Schengen area without internal border controls.

The Council has today formally adopted the corporate sustainability due diligence directive.

The Council has approved conclusions on 'the ex-post evaluation of Horizon 2020 and future outlook'.