Before the start of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, European Council President António Costa addressed the press in Brussels.
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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…
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation regarding the application of the safe third country concept.
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation on EU-Mercosur safeguard clauses, ensuring swift and strong action to protect EU farmers.
President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the EU-Western Balkans summit held in Brussels on 17 December 2025.
The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Brussels on 17 December 2025. The Brussels declaration was issued.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
The Council adopted conclusions on Europe's Environment 2030, calling for urgent, systemic action for climate resilience and a circular economy to meet the EU's goals.
The 24th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapters 3 on right of establishment and freedom to provide services, 4 on free movement of capital and 6 on company l…
Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in Berlin (Germany) on 15 December 2025.