EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1363 of 15 June 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/1484 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.

2. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1351 of 15 June 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2014/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.

3. Council highlights demographic dimension of Europe’s housing crisis

   The Council has approved conclusions calling on member states to take into account the interplay between housing needs and demographic trends when developing housing policies.

4. President Costa travelling to Ireland and France

   President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Dublin (1 July) for the opening ceremony of the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU, and to Aix-en-Provence (2-3 July) to participate in the “Rencontres Économiques”. On 4 July, President Costa will visit Marseille, Avignon and the ITER Headquarters in Saint Paul-lez-Durance.

5. Research fund for coal and steel: Council gives its final approval

   Council gives its final approval to the package to reform the research fund for coal and steel