The Council formally adopts rules to strengthen the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs.
Trade: Council signs off reinforced rules on trade preferences for developing countries
The EU suspends tariffs for one year on nitrogen-based fertiliser products used in agriculture to help lower costs for industry and consumers and diversify supply chains.
On 21 May 2026, President António Costa delivered a speech at the Mexican Senate, ahead of the 8th EU-Mexico summit of 22 May 2026, in Mexico City.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
The EU’s code of conduct group for business taxation has elected Tina Humar as its chair for a period of two years.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, met in Guatemala City on 20 May 2026. After the meeting they issued a joint press release.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, presented the main conclusions of the talks he had held with President Bernardo Arévalo at a press conference in Guatemala City on 20 May 2026.
Approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.