On 18 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, European defence and security, next multiannual financial framework, enlargement and reforms, migration, geoeconom…
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On 18 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, European defence and security, next multiannual financial framework, enlargement and reforms, migration and other items.
A Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026 was signed today by the European Parliament, Council and Commission.
The Council formally adopted the targeted revision to simplify the EU deforestation regulation and postpone its application to ensure effective implementation.
Council signs off simplification of Common Agricultural Policy.
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on an EU law establishing a list of safe countries of origin.
Council adopts measures to incentivise and simplify defence investments in the EU.
The Council imposed restrictive measures on an additional 41 vessels that are part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers and contribute to Russia’s energy revenues.
Before the start of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, European Council President António Costa addressed the press in Brussels.
The Council and the European Parliament agreed on an updated retail investment framework to empower and protect consumers when they invest. It will also help to foster trust and increase competitivene…