Top Stories from the European Council - 15-20 April 2024
European Council conclusions, 17 and 18 April 2024
On 17 and 18 April, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, Türkiye and a new European competitiveness deal.
European Council conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East and Türkiye, 17 April 2024
On 17 April, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East and Türkiye.
Remarks by President Charles Michel at the joint press conference with Enrico Letta
European Council President Charles Michel and Enrico Letta addressed the press after their discussion on the High-Level Report on the future of the Single Market.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1025 of 4 April 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.
Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 22 April 2024
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 19 April 2024 at 10.00.
The press conference will take place on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 12.00 in the Europa Building press room.
The Council (PSC) approved €70 million in support to the military component of ATMIS for 2024 and €40 million for the Somali National Army, both under the European Peace Facility.
Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council
During the two-day Special European Council, EU leaders will discuss economy and competitiveness issues, Ukraine, Türkiye, the Middle East and Lebanon.
President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, is travelling to Washington D.C. on 16 April to attend the Spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World bank Group.
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 15-21 April 2024
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
The EU issued a statement on Iran.
Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union one year into the conflict
Forward look: 15 - 28 April 2024
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.
The Council listed three entities within the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime in view of their responsibilities in the brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks that occurred across Israel on 7 October 2023.
EU-Central America: Council greenlights association agreement
The Council adopted decided to conclude the agreement establishing an association between the European Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Central America on the other.
The Council today approved conclusions on the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
Euro 7: Council adopts new rules on emission limits for cars, vans and trucks
Council gives its final approval to Euro 7 regulation.
The Gambia: visa fees down to normal level
The Council decides to return to the regular visa fee for applicants from The Gambia.
Council adopts €1 billion macro-financial assistance to Egypt
The Council adopted a macro-financial assistance operation of €1 billion of urgent short-term macro-financial assistance to Egypt to help stabilise its economy.
Tourist bus drivers: Council adopts new law to improve their working conditions
To improve road safety and working conditions for drivers providing occasional bus and coach services in Europe, today the Council adopted a revision of the 2006 rules on driving times and rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector.