EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement to give farmers a stronger negotiating position in the food supply chain

   Council and Parliament reach provisional deal on strengthening farmers' position in the agrifood supply chain.

2. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third 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) 2026/432 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.

3. Press briefing - Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 March 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 9 March at 12.00. The briefing will be "off the record".

4. Joint statement by GCC-EU Ministers’ meeting on recent developments in the Middle East: Iran’s attacks against GCC states

   GCC and EU Ministers’ issued a joint statement after their meeting on recent developments in the Middle East, condemning Iran’s recent attacks on GCC infrastructure, reaffirming their strategic partnership and commitment to regional stability, international law, and collective diplomatic efforts to curb Iranian attacks against the GCC countries.

5. 2040 climate target: Council gives final green light

   The Council adopted the amended European climate law with a binding intermediate climate target for 2040, of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels.