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1. Venezuela: Council renews restrictive measures by one year

   The Council decided to renew restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela until 10 January 2027.

2. Fishing opportunities for 2026 in EU and non-EU waters: Council secures agreement

   Council agrees on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2026 and for certain stocks for 2027 and 2028, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2026.

3. Council decides to prohibit transfers of immobilised Central Bank of Russia assets back to Russia

   The Council has decided to temporarily prohibit transfers of immobilised Central Bank of Russia assets back to Russia.

4. Forward look: 15 – 28 December 2025

   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.

5. Steel overcapacity: Council adopts mandate on new rules to protect EU steel industry from global overcapacity

   The Council adopted its negotiating mandate on new rules to address the negative effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel industry, replacing the existing safeguards due to expire in June 2026.