EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Forward look: 19 January - 1 February 2026

   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.

2. Media advisory – Eurogroup meeting of 19 January and Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 20 January 2026

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

3. Weekly schedule of President António Costa

   Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 17-25 January 2026.

4. Artificial intelligence: Council paves the way for the creation of AI gigafactories

   Council gives its final approval to the amended EuroHPC regulation.

5. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Council prolongs restrictive measures for another year

   The Council decided to prolong existing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad by another year.