EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - Informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026

   EU leaders will meet in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus) on 23-24 April 2026.

2. Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on social security coordination

   The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU.

3. Republic of Moldova: Council appoints new Head of Mission for European Union Partnership Mission

   The Council today appointed Kirsten Joppe as new head of mission for the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova).

4. Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war

   The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war in Sudan.

5. Armenia: EU establishes a new civilian mission to contribute strengthening the country’s resilience

   The Council agreed today to establish a civilian EU Partnership Mission in Armenia under the Common Security and Defence Policy. The mission aims to enhance Armenia’s resilience, notably in countering foreign information manipulation and interference, as well as in cybersecurity, and information integrity.