EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Council adopts negotiating position on new law that introduces EU digital travel application

   The Council has reached agreement on its negotiating position for a regulation establishing an EU digital travel application.

2. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2136 of 17 October 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2287 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger.

3. Council and Parliament agree on rules for a better management and increased use of Europe’s railway infrastructure

   A provisional agreement between Council and European Parliament enhances the management of the available capacity for trains on the EU’s rail network.

4. Speech by President António Costa at the EU Enlargement Forum - 'Completing the Union, securing our future'

   On 18 November 2025, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the EU Enlargement Forum titled “Completing the Union, securing our future.”

5. Press briefing - European Union-African Union summit of 24-25 November 2025

   The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 09.45.