Council of the European Union
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European Union body; foreign-affairs and sanctions publications from its own official source.
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Publications 20
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Forward look: 5 - 18 October 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.
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G7 Leaders' Statement on global energy security and market stability
Following a G7 video conference meeting on 2 October 2026, leaders issued a statement on global energy security and market stability.
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Media advisory – The 10th meeting of the EU-Republic of Moldova Association Council, 5 October 2026
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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Weekly schedule of President António Costa
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 5-11 October 2026.
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European Peace Facility: Council approves €10 million for the Balkan Medical Task Force
The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €10 million under the EPF that will benefit the Balkan Medical Task Force.
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Council adopts new rules on return for those with no right to stay in the EU
The Council gave its final green light to new EU rules enabling more effective returns for those with no right to stay in the EU.
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Rafah crossing point: Council appoints new head of EU border assistance mission
The Council has appointed Col. Vittorio Stingo as the new Head of EUBAM Rafah from 1 November 2026 until 30 June 2027.
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Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to fast track environmental assessments
Council agrees negotiating position on proposal to accelerate environmental assessments.
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Media advisory - Justice and Home Affairs Council of 1 and 2 October 2026
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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Court of Justice of the EU: Member states’ representatives appoint a judge to the Court of Justice and two judges to the General Court
Member States’ representatives appoint a judge to the Court of Justice and two judges to the General Court.
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Council agrees negotiating stance to simplify and streamline food and feed safety requirements
Council sets its position to simplify and streamline food and feed safety requirements.
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MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees negotiating position on future EU support for the fisheries sector
Council agrees partial negotiating position on the EU support to fisheries, aquaculture and maritime policy for 2028-2034.
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Council strengthens EU space threat response architecture
The Council has adopted a decision strengthening the EU Space Threat Response Architecture to respond to increased irresponsible and hostile behaviour in the space domain.
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Human rights violations in Russia: Council lists ten individuals over the barring of Yabloko from the State Duma elections
The Council imposed restrictive measures on ten Russian individuals responsible for suppressing freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of association in Russia.
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EU sanctions 10 individuals and 17 entities over unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia
The Council has adopted restrictive measures against a further 10 individuals and 17 entities responsible for the systematic unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to the ...
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European defence industry: Council identifies the first five projects of common interest
The Council today adopted an implementing decision setting out the list of the first five European defence projects of common interest under the European Defence Industry Programme.
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure to support defence capacities of Cabo Verde
The Council adopted the second bilateral assistance measure worth €60 million under the EPF to strengthen the operational readiness of the Armed Forces of Cabo Verde.
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European Public Prosecutor's Office: Council appoints new prosecutors for Germany and Slovenia
The Council appointed Christopher Wenzl for Germany and Tanja Frank Eler for Slovenia as prosecutors to the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
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EU CSDP civilian missions: Council renews mandates of EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS until 30 June 2027
The Council has extended the mandates of CSDP civilian missions EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS for nine months, continuing operations until 30 June 2027.
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‘Pharma package’: Council adopts new rules for a fairer and more competitive EU pharmaceutical sector
The Council has adopted the ‘pharma package’, which will make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive.
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