European Council President António Costa attended the 592nd plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee where he presented the priorities of his presidency of the European Council.
In the EU, 1 in 4 trainees has no access to social protection. More specifically, 61% reported that they had full or partial access to social protection during their traineeship, while 27% had no ...
The Council today reached an agreement on a proposed framework for Financial Data Access (FIDA) that aims to open the access of financial institutions to each other’s customer data.
The Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months.
While the full extent of the health impact of second-hand aerosols emitted by heated tobacco products is not yet clear, research suggests potential harm, particularly to heart and lung health, ...
The Council has adopted a non-binding recommendation that will encourage member states to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in Europe by 2040 as ...
The Council has approved conclusions on improving cardiovascular health and combating cardiovascular diseases through prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.
What is the role of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy? Who is the current EU High ...
The Council of the EU has endorsed 46 Global Gateway flagship projects for 2025. The projects identified as flagships by EU member states’ ambassadors are prominent examples of Global Gateway ...
Charles Michel was the third elected President of the European Council, in office from 2019 to 2024. Find out more about him ...
The Council has approved conclusions on labour and skills shortages in the EU with a focus on mobilising untapped labour potential.
The Council decided to prolong sanctions against 116 individuals and 33 entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries worldwide, until 8 December 2025.