Press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council and the Foreign Affairs (Defence) Council of 11 and 12 May 2026

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-06 14:36:00

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council and the Foreign Affairs (Defence) Council will take place on 8 May 2025 at 10.45. 

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