EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Payment services: Council and Parliament agree to step up the fight against fraud and increase transparency

   Today, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement to bolster EU legislation on payment services to better fight payment fraud, boost transparency on fees, and increase consumer protection in this area.

2. Defence industry: Council agrees position on simplification package to boost Europe’s defence industry and readiness

   Council agrees position on simplification package to boost Europe’s defence industry and readiness.

3. Media advisory - Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council of 27-28 November 2025

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

4. Press briefing - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment, social policy and health) of 1-2 December 2025

   The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment, social policy and health) will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 18.00.

5. 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.