EU - European Council - Press releases

1. European Council of 19-20 March 2026 - Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council

   European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 19 and 20 March 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, defence and security, competitiveness and single market, next Multiannual Financial Framework, and migration. 

2. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/455 on restrictive measures to combat terrorism, repealing Articles 2, 3 and 3a of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 and Decision (CFSP) 2026/421

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/455 of 26 February 2026 on restrictive measures to combat terrorism, repealing Articles 2, 3 and 3a of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 and Decision (CFSP) 2026/421.

3. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/421 of 19 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 updating the list of persons, groups and entities covered by Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/421 of 19 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 updating the list of persons, groups and entities covered by Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism.

4. Press briefing - General Affairs Council of 17 March 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 13:45.

5. Press briefings - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 March, and Environment Council of 17 March 2026

   Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 March, and Environment Council of 17 March 2026 will take place on 13 March 2026 at 16.00