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Existing climate protection measures can only be replaced by a new measure that is scientifically proven to be just as effective, said Thomas Heilmann.

“All these metals are essential for defence,” say leaked drafts of the pending European Commission action plan.

Von der Leyen's letter also announced an additional €3 billion in EU funding for the implementation of the Pact from 2025 to 2027.

Die Entscheidung aus Washington, den Zugang der Ukraine zu wichtigen Technologien für ihre F-16-Kampfjets einzuschränken, hat Europas Vertrauen in seinen wichtigsten Waffenlieferanten deutlich erschüttert. Das Problem dabei ist, dass die Europäer praktisch nichts dagegen tun können.

The Council added Al Azaim Foundation for Media Production to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL(Da'esh) Al-Qaeda, which are subject to EU restrictive measures.

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

The Council adopted an implementing decision authorising the third payment of grants and loans under the Ukraine Facility.

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

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 17-23 March 2025

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

The Council renewed the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 September 2025.

The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate on tariffs for the remaining agricultural products and fertilisers from Russia and Belarus.

The Council reaches a common position of member states on the proposal on new genomic techniques.

The press briefing will take place on Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 16.00.

António Costa, az Európai Tanács elnöke meghívta a vezetőket a 2025. március 20–21-én Brüsszelben tartandó ülésre, amelynek során megbeszéléseket fognak folytatni a versenyképességről, Ukrajnáról, a biztonságról és védelemről, a migrációról, valamint egyéb kérdésekről.

President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the EU-South Africa summit held in Cape Town on 13 March 2025.

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, gave a speech at the Hertie School of Governance on  'Europe at a crossroads: navigating the challenges ahead'.

European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa met in Cape Town for the 8th Summit between South Africa and the European Union. The leaders issued a joint declaration.

At the eighth EU-South Africa summit, European Council President António Costa delivered opening remarks and emphasized the importance of this strategic partnership in a changing global landscape. Highlighting shared values of democracy, human rights, and multilateralism, President Costa called for strengthened cooperation to address global challenges such as climate change, security and sustainable development. He expressed support for South Africa's leadership, particularly in its G20 presidency, and emphasised the need for joint action to build a fairer, more secure world.

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, António Costa, to report on the work of the Eurogroup.