EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Council agrees position on legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine

   As Russia’s war of aggression continues, the Council agreed its position regarding the legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine. The Ukraine support loan will become repayable only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.

2. Media advisory - Informal video conference of the ministers responsible for housing of 3 February 2026

   Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

3. Informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026 - Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council

   European Council President António Costa invited the EU leaders to an informal EU leaders' retreat on 12 February 2026 in Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, dedicated to strengthening the single market in a new geoeconomic context.

4. Myanmar: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the fifth anniversary of the coup

   The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the fifth anniversary of the coup in Myanmar.

5. Forward look: 2 - 15 February 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.