European Council

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 16 March 2023 at 13.00.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 16 March 2023 at 15.00.

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/422 of 24 February 2023 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) 2022/1241.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/421 of 24 February 2023 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Member states converged on a number of key elements for the upcoming reform of the EU’s economic governance framework. These common rules serve to ensure the sustainability of public finances and promote convergence while addressing macroeconomic imbalances.

The Council sets its priorities for next year’s EU budget.

The Council adopted a decision which updates the recovery and resilience plan of Finland. The Council’s positive assessment of Finland’s plan remains unchanged.

The Council adopted a decision increasing the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility to nearly €7.98 billion in current prices.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 13 March in Brussels.

Taking work forward on fiscal policy coordination in the euro area, the Eurogroup agreed a statement on fiscal guidance for next year.

Statements following the macroeconomic dialogue with social partners on 13 March 2023.

The Council prolonged EU sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence for another six months.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 14 March 2023 at 14.30.

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The Council today approved conclusions on the role of civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/381 of 20 February 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/380 of 20 February 2023 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/388 of 20 February 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2023/339 of 14 February 2023 amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe.