EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Critical medicines act: Council agrees its position on new rules to tackle shortages

   The Council has agreed its position on the critical medicines act, a new regulation that seeks to tackle shortages in key medicines by improving coordination between member states and security of supply of critical medicines in the EU.

2. Trade: Council and Parliament strike a deal to reinforce rules on trade preferences to developing countries

   Council and Parliament reached a provisional deal on the revised GSP regulation, linking trade preferences for developing countries to stronger commitments on human rights, environment and migration cooperation.

3. UPDATE!!!! Press briefing - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of 4-5 December 2025

   The press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council will take place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 at 14.30.

4. Media advisory - EU-Armenia Partnership Council of 2 December 2025

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

5. European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Council agrees its position on support for people at risk of unemployment

   The Council has agreed its position on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.