Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The Council approved conclusions on Sudan, expressing serious concern on the ongoing conflict, alleged violations and abuses of human rights, and increasing fragmentation.

The Council approved conclusions on the implementation of the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, which is aimed at continuing and further enhancing the EU’s strategic focus, presence, visibility and actions in the region. 

The Council approved conclusions on the new strategic EU-India agenda, stressing that enhanced political, trade, economic, research and innovation, and security cooperation between the EU and India will boost the delivery of prosperity and stability for both peoples.

Today, the Council reached a general approach on the REPowerEU regulation to gradually phase out Russian gas imports, with the aim of ending any dependency on Russian gas and strengthening the EU's energy security.

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The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 14.00

Joint Press Release — 4th EU–Iraq Cooperation Council.

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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) 2025/1972 of 29 September 2025 concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1973 of 29 September 2025 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 20 – 26 October 2025.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1978 of 29 September 2025 concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

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Der Rat hat Schlussfolgerungen gebilligt, in denen die Rolle von Außenstehenden und Fachleuten bei der Unterstützung der Opfer und der Durchbrechung des Kreislaufs der Gewalt anerkannt wird.

Der Ratsvorsitz und die Verhandlungsführer des Europäischen Parlaments haben eine vorläufige Einigung über das Programm für die Europäische Verteidigungsindustrie erzielt, mit dem die Verteidigungsbereitschaft der EU verstärkt und die Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen Verteidigung und Sicherheit in Europa gestärkt wird.

The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, António Costa, to report on the recent work by the Eurogroup and upcoming work priorities.

The Council today decided on its position for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the provision of a further €500 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Jordan.

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Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 17 October 2025 at 14.30.

The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 11.15.