Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Council of the EU — Press releases
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The Council today activated the national escape clause for Spain under the stability and growth pact. The measure will help Spain transition to higher defence spending at national level while en…
The Council today decided to close the excessive deficit procedure concerning Malta.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 11.00
Ahead of negotiations with the European Parliament, the Council agreed its position on measures to expand the CBAM’s scope, help address its circumvention, and improve its overall efficacy in fighting…
Hosted by France as the rotating G7 presidency, the summit will bring together the leaders of the G7 countries, as well as the European Union and other invited countries to discuss pressing global iss…
Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical instability and on long-term strategies for European competitiveness and technological sovereignty.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 12 June 2026 at 14.30.
The press briefing will take place on Friday 12 June 2026 at 17.00.
European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challe…