European Council

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1716 of 8 September 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

The presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on a regulation to modernise and simplify the EMA’s fee structure.

The press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs (Home Affairs) Council will take place on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 13.00.

Council adopted its negotiating position on Euro 7.

Council adopted general approaches on designs protection rules.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €11.75 million under the EPF that will benefit the Beninese Armed Forces.

The European Council adopted a decision on the composition of the European Parliament. The decision sets out the number of representatives in each member state to be elected to the European Parliament for the 2024-2029 parliamentary term.

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 25 September – 1 October 2023

The EU Code of Conduct Group on business taxation commemorates its 25th anniversary.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Michel called for reform of the UN Charter, including veto rights in the UN Security Council.

European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine held during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly,

Dans son discours lors de la réunion de haut niveau sur la prévention, la préparation et la riposte face aux pandémies, le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel, a souligné la nécessité de disposer de mécanismes adéquats en cas de nouvelle pandémie.

European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development that aims to renew global commitment to financing at the highest political level.

Council and Parliament reach political agreement on the directive ‘empowering citizens for the green transition’.

European Council President Charles Michel opened the High-level event on Fair International Financial Architecture held in the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Council adopted an implementing decision approving the amended recovery and resilience plan (RRP) of Italy. On 11 July 2023, Italy requested to amend its RRP on the grounds that the plan is partially no longer achievable because of objective circumstances. The estimated total costs of the amended RRP is € 191.5 billion, comprised of € 68.8 billion in grants and € 122.6 billion in loans.

Council appoints Iliana Ivanova as new European Commissioner.

The EU issued a statement regarding the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the expectations from Serbia and Kosovo, expressing its concern over the lack of implementation by the parties of their commitments and urging them to engage constructively and in good faith.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1188 of 19 June 2023 amending Decision 2014/386/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol.