EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - Tripartite Social Summit of 18 March 2026

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

2. Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa on the Druzhba pipeline

   President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the Druzhba pipeline.

3. European electoral act: Council agrees to allow proxy voting for MEPs during pregnancy and after giving birth

   Council agrees to facilitate proxy voting at the European Parliament by amending the European electoral act.

4. Media advisory - General Affairs Council and accession conference with Montenegro of 17 March 2026

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

5. Iran: Council sanctions an additional 16 persons and three entities over serious human rights violations

   The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.