European Council

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'.

The Council has adopted conclusions on 'strengthening knowledge valorisation as a tool for a resilient and competitive industry and for strategic autonomy in an open economy in Europe'.

The Council has adopted a Council recommendation on enhancing research security.

The Council has reached a political agreement on a regulation to expand the objectives of the European High Performing Computer Joint Undertaking, aimed at boosting Europe’s leadership in artificial intelligence.

The Council has today adopted conclusions on ‘strengthening Europe’s competitiveness through space’. 

President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, is travelling to Italy to participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting where he will discuss the global economic outlook, artificial intelligence, the green transition, and the support for Ukraine.

The representatives of member states’ governments appointed two judges to the Court of Justice for a term of office running from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030.

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