EU - European Council - Press releases

1. MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees partial mandate on new Justice programme

   The new programme has a strong focus on digitalisation in cross-border situations and facilitates cooperation on combatting serious crimes.

2. EU-Republic of Korea summit to take place in Brussels on 10 June

   The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit taking place in Brussels on 10 June 2026. President Lee Jae Myung will represent the Republic of Korea. The summit will be an opportunity to taking the EU-Republic of Korea strategic partnership forward in all its dimensions.

3. Media advisory – EU-Western Balkans summit of 5 June 2026

   Approximate timing and press opportunities.

4. Council pushes ahead with implementation of the new EU action plan against drug trafficking

   The Council approved a framework to implement the EU drugs strategy and endorsed an action plan aimed at reducing both drug use and drug trafficking.

5. Media advisory – Informal video conference of health ministers of 5 June 2026

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