EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Child sexual abuse: Council reaches position on law protecting children from online abuse

   The Council agreed its negotiating mandate on a draft law preventing and combating child sexual abuse online.

2. Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 1 December 2025

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will take place on 27 November 2025 at 15.30.

3. Observações do presidente António Costa na sessão de encerramento da Cimeira União Europeia-União Africana, 24 e 25 de novembro de 2025, em Luanda

   Em 25 de novembro de 2025, o presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, participou na sessão de encerramento da Cimeira União Europeia-União Africana, realizada em 24 e 25 de novembro de 2025, em Luanda, Angola.

4. Council and Parliament reach a provisional deal to improve the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs across Europe

   Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on cats and dogs protection.

5. Updated Media advisory - Accreditation for the EU-Western Balkans summit on 17 December 2025 and for the European Council, 18 and 19 December 2025

   The meeting of the European Council will take place on 18 and 19 December 2025 in the Europa building in Brussels. It will be preceded by the EU-Western Balkans summit on 17 December 2025.