The EU list of safe countries of origin will speed up asylum processes; the safe third country concept tightens admissibility rules.
Council of the EU — Press releases
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The Council formally adopts a regulation to strengthen and future-proof the EU wine sector.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 24 February 2026 at 10.00.
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.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 23 February - 01 March 2026.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 20 February 2026 at 15.00.
Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, Norway
The Council designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as a terrorist organization under the sanctions regime set out in Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (the so-called EU terrorist list).