EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 21 April 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 17 April 2026 at 14.30.

2. Press remarks by President António Costa following the visit to United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

   European Council President António Costa held a press conference in Doha, Qatar, following his visit to the Gulf region.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.