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Last Update: 2026-07-22 · Article Count: 1

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2026-08-21
Weekly schedule of President António Costa

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 24-30 August 2026.

2026-08-21
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the international day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief.

2026-08-21
Press briefing ahead of President António Costa's 'Tour des Capitales'

The press briefing ahead of European Council President António Costa's upcoming 'Tour des Capitales' across EU member states will take place on Monday, 24 August at 14:30.

2026-08-18
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1896 of 30 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 20…

2026-08-18
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries on restrictive measures to combat terrorism

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1882 of 30 July 2026 reviewing the list of persons, g…

2026-08-18
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP …

2026-08-18
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1845 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP …

2026-08-18
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1849 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP …

2026-08-14
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against Iran

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1836 of 24 July 2026 amending Decision 2010/413/…

2026-08-14
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1837 of 24 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 20…

2026-08-14
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1850 of 24 July 2026 implementing D…

2026-08-11
Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the abolition of the death penalty

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the abolition of the death penalty in Lebanon.

2026-07-30
Transparency data: DSIT spending over £25,000 in 2025

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) spending over £25,000 in 2025.

2026-07-29
Preparing for the 2G switch-off: mobile phones and smart devices

How to identify if your mobile device is 2G-only and check if your phone or smart device will connect with 4G or 5G, before the 2G switch-off.

2026-07-29
Telecommunications Modernisation: Connectivity Timeline

This connectivity timeline lists current dates for telecommunications modernisations supplied by network operators.

2026-07-29
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1713 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/79…

2026-07-29
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1705 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 20…

2026-07-29
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1723 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/19…

2026-07-29
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1767 of 17 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/12…

2026-07-28
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Iran

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the aggression against two diplomats of the Embassy of France in Tehran perpetrated by Iranian security forces on July 19.

2026-07-28
Accredited official statistics: Economic Estimates: Digital Sector Regional Gross Value Added (2023)

Accredited Official Statistics estimating the contribution of the Digital Sector to each UK International Territorial Level 1 (ITL1) region, measured by Gross Value Added (GVA).

2026-07-28
Official Statistics: Bioscience and health technology sector statistics 2024 to 2025

Official statistics in development estimating the size and composition of the life sciences sector in the UK.

2026-07-28
Guidance: Switzerland: UK Science and Technology Network summary

A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in Switzerland including UK SIN priorities and successes.

2026-07-25
Nicaragua: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Nicaragua.

2026-07-24
Iran: Council sanctions an additional six individuals over serious human rights violations

The Council imposed restrictive measures on six persons responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

2026-07-23
Sahel: Council appoints a new EU Special Representative for the region

The Council appointed Ms. Birgitte Nygaard Markussen as the new EU Special Representative for the Sahel region.

2026-07-23
21st package of sanctions: EU hits Russian energy, financial services and crypto hard

The Council adopted a 21st package of economic and individual restrictive measures designed to target the sectors with the greatest impact on Russia’s economy and its ability to fuel its war of aggres…

2026-07-23
Fighting child sexual abuse online: interim measure protecting children now reinstated

The measure allows online providers to voluntarily detect, report and remove child sexual abuse material online.

2026-07-22
Guidance: Consult: register your interest

Register your interest in using Consult, the AI tool that helps government teams analyse public consultation responses. Join the waitlist for access.

2026-07-21
Transparency data: DSIT: workforce management information, June 2026

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

2026-07-17
Forward look: 20 July – 2 August 2026

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.

2026-07-15
Commission proposes €6.5 million to support almost two thousand dismissed workers in Belgium and Spain

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €6.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to sup…

2026-05-13
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/508 of 23 April 2026 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP …

2025-03-20
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Musicians

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Musicians NewsNet 1067 March 20, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend a Copyright Essentials three-part …

2025-03-13
Emily Chapuis Appointed Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights

Emily Chapuis Appointed Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights NewsNet 1066 March 13, 2025 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter today announced that Emily Chapuis will serve as…