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 adopted its negotiating mandate on new rules to address the negative effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel industry, replacing the existing safeguards due to expire in June 2026.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 15 December 2025 at 13.45
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-21 December 2025.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 15 December 2025 at 17:00.
The Council and the European Parliament provisionally agreed on a revision of the EU's victims' rights directive.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Council approves an agreement reached with the United Kingdom which secures the fishing rights of EU fishers in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2026.