EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Council and Parliament reach deal on returns of illegally staying third-country nationals

   The agreement will speed up and increase the number of returns of persons illegally staying in member states.

2. Press statement by President António Costa following his meeting with members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

   President Costa travelled to the Western Balkans to meet with regional leaders and co-chair the EU-WB Summit. On Monday 1st of June, he visited Sarajevo and met with the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. Press briefing - Justice and Home Affairs Council of 4 and 5 June 2026

   The press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 12.30.

4. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the reckless violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia

   The European Union strongly condemns the grave incident of 29 May 2026 in which a Russian drone carrying explosives, that was part of an overnight attack against Ukraine, crashed into a residential building in Galați, Romania.

5. Forward look: 1 – 14 June 2026

   Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.