Solidarity measures to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
Highlights
- 20 October 2026
'We regret ratification of the Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding'
'We regret ratification of the Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding'
Presidents Costa and von der Leyen deeply regret the ratification by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea. This agreement infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states, it does not comply with the Law of the Sea, and is null and void.
- 21 October 2026
Council position on simplifying data protection, privacy and cyber-reporting rules
Council position on simplifying data protection, privacy and cyber-reporting rules
- 21 October 2026
Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to cut red tape for small packaging producers
Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to cut red tape for small packaging producers
- 21 October 2026
EU carbon market: provisional agreement reached on stability reserve
EU carbon market: provisional agreement reached on stability reserve
- 20 October 2026
Council and Parliament agree on new EU rules for organic products
Council and Parliament agree on new EU rules for organic products
Press releases
- Libya/Türkiye: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives
- Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to cut red tape for small packaging producers
- Digital rulebook: Council agrees position to simplify data protection, privacy and cyber reporting rules
In focus
Organic farming
Organic farming
The EU's long-term budget for 2028–2034
The EU's long-term budget for 2028–2034
Simplifying EU rules to boost competitiveness
Simplifying EU rules to boost competitiveness
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Competitive and autonomous industries, reducing dependencies
Trade relations with partners worldwide
Candidate countries and the process of joining the EU
Responding to conflicts and crises, protecting citizens
Free movement of goods, services, capital and people in the EU
Securing a sustainable and affordable energy supply
EU relations with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa
Net-zero economy and fighting against climate change
The Council presidency
The member states take it in turn to chair Council meetings for six months. Ireland currently holds the Council presidency and will do so until 31 December 2026.
About the Council
The Council refers to two different EU institutions: the European Council, and the Council of the EU. They have very different roles and membership, although they have similar names and share the same staff.
The European Council
The European Council consists of the heads of state or government of the EU's member states, together with its President and the European Commission President. It defines the EU's general political directions and priorities.
The Council of the EU
The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Informally also known as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.
