EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Press briefing - Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council of 25-26 November 2024

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place on 22 November 2024 at 15.00.

2. EU deforestation law: Council reconfirms its agreement to extend application timeline

   The Council firmly reiterated its support to the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months, as the best way forward to ensure legal certainty for all stakeholders.

3. Media advisory - Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) of 21 November 2024

   Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

4. Council greenlights EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products

   Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on the first EU-level framework for certifying carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products.

5. Council calls for the closure of the ODR platform and its replacement with a better tool

   Council approves the regulation for the discontinuation of the online dispute resolution platform.