EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Press briefing - General Affairs Council of 16 December 2025

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 15 December 2025 at 14:30.

2. Customs: Council agrees to levy customs duty on small parcels as of 1 July 2026

   The Council takes urgent action to tackle the influx of dangerous and undervalued goods entering the EU in small parcels - a problem which can lead to unfair competition for EU sellers, high levels of fraud and environmental concerns.

3. Circular economy: Council and Parliament strike deal on rules for vehicle circularity and management of end-of-life vehicles

   The Council and the Parliament reach a deal on end-of-life vehicle rules, boosting circularity, setting plastic recycling targets and banning non-roadworthy used car exports.

4. Remarks by Makis Keravnos, acting President of the Eurogroup, following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 December 2025

   Remarks by Makis Keravnos, acting President of the Eurogroup, following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 December 2025 on the euro area’s resilience, fiscal coordination and budgetary plans for 2026, the selection process for the next ECB Vice President, and election of Kyriakos Pierrakakis as the new Eurogroup President starting 12 December 2025.

5. Ukraine Facility: Council approves sixth payment of around €2.3 billion to Kyiv

   The Council has adopted an implementing decision authorising the sixth regular payment from the Ukraine Facility under the Ukraine Plan.