The Council today established the European Union Diplomatic Academy (EUDA). The EUDA will provide education and training in the field of the EU’s external action, in particular the Common Foreign and Security Policy, to member states’ diplomats and EU ...
The Ministers of Home Affairs and Justice of Spain, representing the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, together with the European Commission, represented by the European Commissioners for Home Affairs and for Justice, met on 26-27 October ...
EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the tripartite social summit. The main theme of the summit was ‘Delivering on building blocks for a successful European Economy for workers and companies‘. The participants intervened on the following ...
The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, Charles Michel, reporting on ongoing and future work of the Eurogroup. The letter will inform the discussion that leaders will hold ...
Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to our October European Council meeting in Brussels, that will start at 3pm on Thursday 26 October, as well as our Euro Summit meeting on the following day. Our meeting comes ...
The Council today approved a revised EU maritime security strategy and action plan, aimed at addressing security challenges at sea. The strategy and its accompanying action plan were first adopted by the Council in 2014, with the action plan ...
Today, the Council formally adopted new rules on protecting workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. This directive updates the existing rules in line with the latest scientific and technological developments. The updated rules significantly ...
The Council today adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger. This decision demonstrates the European Union’s resolve to sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat ...
The Council has today adopted a directive concerning financial services contracts concluded at a distance. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The text adopted today simplifies existing legislation, increases consumer protection, and creates a level playing field for ...
With a view to accelerating digital transition and smarter mobility in the EU, the Council adopted a new framework on the deployment of intelligent transport systems (ITS) by revising the 2010 directive. Intelligent transport systems can save us time, reduce emissions ...