EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the abolition of the death penalty

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the abolition of the death penalty in Lebanon.

2. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2026: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

   The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

3. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU lists five additional individuals supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex

   The Council adopted restrictive measures on a further five individuals supportingRussia’s military and industrial complex in the context of its ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.

4. Gaza: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

   The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on Gaza. 

5. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain 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 European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1780 of 17 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.