European Council

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2023)

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

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/252 of 4 February 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/193 of 30 January 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

The Council adopted conclusions on the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. A total of 16 countries have either not engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on tax governance or have failed to deliver on their commitments to implement the necessary reforms.

The Council today adopted a decision authorising member states to ratify, in the interest of the EU, the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention).

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

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

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 13-19 February 2023

On 9 February 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, economy, migration, Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

Upon his arrival for the Special European Council meeting of 9 February 2023, President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics that will be discussed and underlined that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the EU leaders.

Intervention du président Charles Michel lors de la conférence de presse avec le président ukranien Volodymir Zelensky et la présidente de la Commission européenne Ursula von der Leyen.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 13 February 2023 at 11:00.

President Charles Michel invited the members of the European Council to their Special meeting. Discussions will focus on Ukraine/Russia, the economy and migration.

The EU and the Republic of Moldova issued a joint press statement following their 7th Association Council meeting.

The Swedish presidency has decided to activate the integrated political crisis response (IPCR) to coordinate EU support measures, in close collaboration with the European Commission.

The Council approved a draft administrative arrangement between the European Defence Agency and the United States Department of Defence with a view to its conclusion by the EDA Steering Board.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/153 of 23 January 2023 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

The special meeting of the European Council will take place on 9 and 10 February 2023.

The Council extended the mandates of the EU Special Representatives for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP), Central Asia and for Human Rights.