The Council formally adopted the directive to expand and update the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS.
Council of the EU — Press releases
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Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the euro area recommendation, the international role of the euro, and global imbalances.
The Eurogroup reconfirmed Tuomas Saarenheimo as President of the Eurogroup working group.
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.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 February 2026.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 February 2026.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
During the press conference held at the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026, President António Costa presented the main topics of the discussions.
Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 16 February at 11.30. The briefing will be "off the record".
Before the start of the informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026, European Council President António Costa addressed the press in the Alden Biesen castle, Belgium.