European Council

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 8 February 2023 at 10.30.

The Council decided to set two price caps for petroleum products falling under CN code 2710 which originate in or are exported from Russia.

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Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 6-12 February 2023

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European Council Michel and European Commission President von der Leyen held a press conference concluding the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.

Joint statement following the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit

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On 1 February 2023, Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe travelled to Frankfurt where he attended the Governing Council meeting of the European Central Bank.

The Council adopted three assistance measures under the European Peace Facility that provide further military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Council body that oversees the implementation of the EU’s code of conduct on business taxation has elected María José Garde as its new chairperson.

The EU issued a statement on the 2nd anniversary of the military take-over in Myanmar stressing that it stands unequivocally with the people of Myanmar in their demands for civilian rule and democracy.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 2 February 2023 at 15.30.

The Council appointed Dimitrios Karabalis as the new Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia.

The EU-Ukraine summit will take place on 3 February 2023.

Le président du Conseil européen, Charles Michel, s'est rendu à Rome où il a rencontré la présidente du Conseil des ministres italien, Giorgia Meloni. Ils se sont penchés sur les trois sujets qui seront au cœur des discussions du Conseil européen de février: l'Ukraine, l'économie et les migrations.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2412 of 8 December 2022 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council approves conclusions on EU priorities for cooperation with the Council of Europe in 2023-2024

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2398 of 8 December 2022 implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council adopted a recommendation on adequate minimum income to combat poverty and social exclusion. Income support is considered adequate when it ensures a life in dignity at all stages of life. Member states are recommended to gradually achieve the adequate level of income support by 2030 at the latest, while safeguarding the sustainability of public finances.

The Council prolonged restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine by six months.