European Council

In his comments to the press ahead of the summit, President Charles Michel underlined the importance of discussions on the situation in Ukraine, on transatlantic relations and on energy price issues.

Council, Parliament and Commission sign the European declaration on digital rights and principles for the digital decade.

President Charles Michel presented the main topics discussed by EU and ASEAN leaders during their first summit held in Brussels.

Today, the Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached an agreement on the draft regulation on visa free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

On 14 December 2022, the European Union and Thailand signed the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels.

On 14 December 2022, the European Union and Malaysia signed the EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels.

This draft regulation is part of ongoing efforts to modernise and digitalise cross-border judicial cooperation.

Following the EU-ASEAN commemorative summit in Brussels on 14 December 2022, EU and ASEAN leaders agreed the joint statement.

European Council President Charles Michel opened the EU-ASEAN commemorative summit and underlined that a deeper cooperation will contribute to stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development the two regions.

Co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on the REPowerEU proposal, a plan to accelerate the phasing out of the Union’s dependency on fossil fuels.

Intervention du président Charles Michel lors du sommet des affaires UE-ASEAN

The Council adopted its position on the proposal for a regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising.

This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to modernise and digitalise cross-border judicial cooperation, making it easier for prosecutors and judges to exchange information and bring criminals to justice.

The Council approved conclusions on enlargement and stabilisation and association process.

Under the new recommendations member states should not impose any restrictions on travel on the grounds of public health. However, the recommendations keep a number of safeguards in case of a deteriorating epidemiological situation.

Council approves fishing opportunities for 2023 in the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea, as well as for deep sea stocks.

The co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is expected to boost climate-friendly industrial production outside the borders of the EU.

EU member states agree to suspend approximately €6.3 billion of budgetary commitments in cohesion policy programmes for Hungary.

Hungary will be entitled to use funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to foster its economic recovery and invest in green and digital projects.

Member states reached unanimous agreement on the ‘Pillar 2’ directive which ensures that a minimum level of taxation of 15% will apply to large corporations in the Union.