EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - Accreditation for the Special European Council, 26 and 27 November 2026

   The Special European Council will take place on 26 and 27 November 2026 in the Europa building in Brussels.

2. One-year badge 2026 - accreditation is open

   Information about accreditation requirements for the one-year badge (2026)

3. EU Integrated Resolve 2026 Exercise: Enhancing EU Crisis Response Coordination

   The European Union is carrying out the 2026 edition of its crisis management exercise - EU Integrated Resolve (EU IR26).

4. European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure to support defence capacities of Nigeria

   The Council has adopted the first bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, worth €20 million, to support the Nigerian armed forces.

5. Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative

   The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as EU Special Representative for Human Rights, from 19 October 2026 to 29 February 2028.