The Council adopted the amended European climate law with a binding intermediate climate target for 2040, of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels.
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The Council formally adopts cross-border enforcement of rules against unfair trading practices in the agrifood supply chain.
The Council adopted a regulation to safeguard EU farmers against import surges from Mercosur, ensuring swift action in case of severe market disruptions for agricultural products.
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On 4 March 2026, European Council President António Costa was in Luxembourg where he delivered a speech at the EIB Group Forum.
Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, gave a speech at the EIB Group Forum 2026.
The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Social policy) will take place on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 11.00.
The Council agrees on a position on clearer, simpler CO₂-based EU road toll rules for heavy-duty vehicles ahead of 2026 standards.
Council adopts its negotiating position on the amended critical raw material act.
Simplification: Council agrees position to streamline EU rules on biocides by extending data protection period.