EU Council

27 EU governments making decisions together in the European Council & Council of the EU. Learn, participate, share. Latest news @eucouncilpress #eucouncil #euco

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

Want to keep up with the latest Council news?
Follow us on all our social media channels👇

📲 https://t.co/lS4QaSch7p
📲 https://t.co/Wpcomhbqkx
📲 https://t.co/JQ2xxtWH2J
📲 https://t.co/QmRSmKrMMh
📲 https://t.co/WcRDwvfhq5
📲 https://t.co/GQEwiw9QKA
📲 https://t.co/4hEnkHWDZY

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern des Anschlags auf die Christopher Street Day-Parade in Berlin.

Das ist ein Angriff auf die Werte, die unsere Union ausmachen. Die Europäische Union verurteilt jede Form von Hass, Extremismus und Gewalt auf das Schärfste.

Wir stehen in voller Solidarität an der Seite Deutschlands, der deutschen Bevölkerung und der gesamten LGBTQI+-Community.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

For the second time in 24 hours, Romanian airspace has been violated by drone incursions.

I commend the Romanian authorities for their swift and effective response.

We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people. The security of Romania is the security of Europe. We will continue to strengthen the EU’s security, resilience and deterrence, including along our Eastern border.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Russia’s attack on the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk is a grave and unacceptable act. I strongly condemn this strike, which claimed lives and left many injured.

The European Union stands in full solidarity with Latvia and Ukraine.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🚫 The EU has imposed further sanctions against Iran over human rights violations.

Those sanctioned include members of the judiciary and an Iranian hacker responsible for cyberattacks.

The EU stands with the people of Iran.

Read more: https://t.co/VKvt9tHR8P

[European Central Bank @ecb]

Ten selected design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes have been unveiled.

Explore the proposals and tell us which ones you prefer.

Have your say https://t.co/VvcczFFxX3

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

The 21st sanctions package against Russia:
🚫 targets a further 218 individuals & entities
🚫 pauses the automatic adjustment of the oil price cap
🚫 hits Russian financial & crypto services
🚫 introduces the basis for a visa ban for Russian combatants

🔗 https://t.co/HRSXB4yZOb

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

Fighting child sexual abuse online: interim measure protecting children now reinstated.

#JHA

Read our press release 👇
https://t.co/PPxuaGK0Ba

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

📢 Trainees wanted! Applications are now open for five-month Consilium traineeships.

❤️🇪🇺 Want to work with us at the heart of EU decision-making? Now is your chance!

Apply by 15 September 🔗 https://t.co/mwQ0n5h8rp

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇪🇺🇬🇧 The UK will join the Ukraine support loan.

In the face of Russia's war of aggression, the EU's €90 billion loan will support Ukraine's most urgent needs in 2026 and 2027.

Find out more: https://t.co/94f87fKDiA

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇧🇪 Joyeuse fête nationale! Gelukkige nationale feestdag! Einen schönen Nationalfeiertag!

The colours of the Belgian flag come from the coat of arms of the Duke of Brabant: a yellow lion with red claws and a red tongue on a black background.

➡️https://t.co/F0yjbxLq5M

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

New sanctions against Russia target 1 individual and 5 entities involved in drone manufacturing.

These measures come in response to Russia’s recent deadly strikes on Kyiv and its brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure.

🔗 https://t.co/Dc5Ug7QEQU

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

A new installation by Irish artist Richard Malone, alongside exhibitions of Irish artists, photographers and craftspeople, have transformed the Council. 🇮🇪

The theme is memory – something that is continually made, through materials, places and people creating together. 👇

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🤝 Agreement reached.

Following swift negotiations, the Council and @Europarl_EN have agreed to establish a new EU programme (named AGILE) to provide rapid and flexible funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector.

More info ➡️ https://t.co/ojm6zkSygO

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

The Council agrees its position on the #EUBudget2027:
- €191.88 bn in commitments
- €202.07 bn in payments

The budget should ensure the continuity of policies and programmes, while safeguarding the EU’s ability to cope with crises and challenges.

→ https://t.co/i7u2a0JynV

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

.🇪🇺 countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing 🇺🇦 Ukraine until March 2028.

#JHA

Read our press release 👇
https://t.co/Tqoyam0nNn

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees negotiating position on 🇪🇺 support for migration, border management and internal security

#JHA

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/kLftlcQlBS

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Enlargement is one of Europe's greatest success stories and we're writing its next chapter with four Intergovernmental Conferences taking place on the same day.

Today we will open new accession clusters for 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩 and close several chapters in the negotiations of 🇲🇪 and 🇦🇱.

The momentum on EU enlargement is stronger than it has been in years.

The process is moving forward, driven by reforms and commitment. We must seize this opportunity.

Every step forward brings us closer to a more united, resilient and prosperous Europe.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

A key step on Albania’s path to EU membership.

The EU and Albania have provisionally closed the first negotiation chapters, covering:

🔸 science and research
🔸 education and culture
🔸 external relations

More info➡️https://t.co/A4TJrH4MAm

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

Moldova advances on its path towards EU membership.

One month after opening accession negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on cluster 6:

🔸trade & international relations
🔸foreign, security & defence policy

➡️https://t.co/BrPlqVfS8r