Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Die Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU werden in Kopenhagen (Dänemark) zusammenkommen, um über die europäische Verteidigung und die Ukraine zu beraten.

Today, the Council approved the EU’s statement of intent on its post-2030 NDC, outlining its intention to submit an NDC ahead of COP30.

The Council adopted a decision on the position that the EU will take in the EU – Moldova Association Committee in Trade Configuration as regards increasing market access for some exports not yet liberalised.

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Defence investment: Council authorises negotiations with UK and Canada on their participation in SAFE.

Council amends existing regulations to address current and emerging challenges in the context of the mid-term review of EU cohesion policy.

In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and following the repeated violation of the airspace of our Member States by Russian drones, ZAPAD-2025 does not demonstrate a commitment to de-escalation and peace. The participation of other countries, especially from Belarus, in this context raises serious security concerns. The EU calls for full compliance with international agreements and remains vigilant regarding potential security threats.

Déclaration à la presse du président António Costa à l'issue de sa rencontre avec le Premier ministre luxembourgeois, Luc Frieden.

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Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 19 September 2025 at 15.00.

The sixth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania was held today in Brussels opening negotiations on Cluster 4: Green agenda and sustainable connectivity.

The Council adopts a recommendation on the transition away from temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine.

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Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 17 September 2025 at 15.00.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 17 September 2025 at 14.00. 

Der Rat hat die restriktiven Maßnahmen gegen die Verantwortlichen für Handlungen, die die territoriale Unversehrtheit, Souveränität und Unabhängigkeit der Ukraine untergraben oder bedrohen, um weitere sechs Monate, d. h. bis zum 15. März 2026, verlängert.

Der Präsident des Europäischen Rates, António Costa, ist in den ersten drei Septemberwochen auf Reise durch Europa und trifft sich mit den Staats- und Regierungschefs der Mitgliedstaaten.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15 September – 21 September 2025.