EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third 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 EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/696 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

2. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/646 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.

3. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third 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) 2026/588 of 16 March 2026 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

4. Informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026 - Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council

   EU heads of state or government will gather in in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus), to discuss about geopolitics and the MFF.

5. Council and European Parliament strike deal to protect EU’s steel industry from global overcapacity

   EU co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on new rules to address global steel overcapacity and strengthen protection of the EU steel market.