EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1110 of 28 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

2. Sanctions against terrorism: Council renews the EU Terrorist List

   The Council renewed the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism.

3. 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 Haiti

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1439 of 15 July 2025 amending Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti.

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

   The EU has issued a statement in which it welcomes the release of a number of political prisoners in Niger, but regrets the detention of Mohamed Bazoum and other key figures, as well as civil society representatives.

5. EU mobile roaming benefits extended to Moldova and Ukraine as of 2026

   Moldovans, Ukrainians and EU citizens visiting these countries, will enjoy roaming free telecom from 1 January 2026, thanks to both countries joining the roam like at home area.