EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - Eurogroup meeting of 8 October and Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 9 October 2026

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

2. Speech by the Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, at the European Banking Federation and BusinessEurope forum on EU banking sector competitiveness, Brussels

   Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, gave a speech on completing the Banking Union, integrating the European banking system and boosting Europe's competitiveness.

3. Press briefing - General Affairs Council of 13 October 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11.30

4. Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 12 October 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 9 October 2026 at 10.45.

5. Press briefing - Environment Council of 12 October 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the Environment Council will take place on 8 October at 16:00. The briefing will be "off the record".