President of the European Council, António Costa, addressed the press following the meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Ley…
Latest News
Last update: February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
G7 Leaders' statement on the war in Ukraine, 24 February 2026.
A scheme to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem.
Council greenlights signature of package of agreements with Switzerland
Simplification: Council and Parliament reach a provisional agreement on sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.
Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukrain…
European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Feb 2026 At today's meeting of the General Affairs Council, EU Ministers were invited by the Commission and the Council Presidency to mark the start of t…
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/265 of 29 January implementing Deci…
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/263 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) …
The Council imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic opp…
Brussels, 23 February - EDPB Chair Anu Talus has signed a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy on behalf of the EDPB . The statement, coordinated by the Global Privacy…
The Council adopted its position enabling Austria to amend its road transport agreement with Switzerland on border cabotage by bus and coach passenger services.
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
The Council extended EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until February 2027 to protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in response to the Red Sea crisis.
Results of an online survey inviting views on cross-border use of digital identities and credentials, and the government’s role in realising opportunities or removing barriers.
The EU list of safe countries of origin will speed up asylum processes; the safe third country concept tightens admissibility rules.
The Council formally adopts a regulation to strengthen and future-proof the EU wine sector.
Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy francesco Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:05 Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:00 The EDPS is among the 61 signatories of a Joint Statement on AI-Generate…
A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Singapore including UK SIN priorities and successes.
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.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 23 February - 01 March 2026.
European Commission Statement Brussels, 20 Feb 2026 “The essential tasks of Justice are to repair the intolerable affront inflicted on victims of crimes and to uphold their fundamental right to human …
OpenAI and Microsoft pledge funding to AI Security Institute’s Alignment Project: an international effort on AI systems that are safe, secure and under control.
Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, Norway
The Council designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as a terrorist organization under the sanctions regime set out in Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (the so-called EU terrorist list).
The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/260 of 29 January 2026 concerning restrictive measures…
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible AI helps businesses manage AI risks, meet global standards and build trustworthy AI value chains. The post The OECD’s new responsible AI guidance: A compass…
First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts.
Recap - Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport lisa Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:23 Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:00 On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European D…