European Council President Charles Michel met with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and geopolitical relations.
Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe at the presentation of the French task force report on the reboot of the Capital Markets Union on 25 April 2024.
The Belgian presidency decided to activate the Council’s Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements on foreign interference in the European elections.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1074 of 12 April 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1019 of 4 April 2024 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, met the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, in Dakar. They jointly addressed the press after their discussions.
Press briefing – Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 29 April 2024
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 25 April 2024 at 14.00.
Eurogroup statement on the updated draft budgetary plan of Luxembourg for 2024
Eurogroup issued a statement on the updated draft budgetary plan of Luxembourg for 2024.
EU-Japan: Council endorses the conclusion of the strategic partnership agreement
The Council adopted a decision to conclude a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Japan on the other.
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 22-28 April 2024
Maritime Security: EU to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment
The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal maritime activities in the North-Western Indian Ocean, including the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Forward look: 22 April – 5 May 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 has listed four persons and two entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.
European Council President Charles Michel held a press conference at the end of the Special European Council held on 17 and 18 April 2024. EU leaders adopted conclusions on Ukraine, Türkiye, the Middle East and a new European competitiveness deal.
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.
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.
