The Council renewed restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for another year, until 12 December 2026.
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The Council reached a position on regulations establishing an EU list of safe countries of origin and on safe third countries.
Council gives its final approval to the detergents and surfactants regulation.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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, 8-14 December 2025.
On 9 December 2025, the President of the European Council, António Costa, will visit Ireland to meet with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.
Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 9 December 2025 at 15.00.
On 8 January 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the first EU-Jordan summ…