https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en148152https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/08/31-01/2026-08-31T12:00:00+02:00148154https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/09/01-02/2026-09-01T12:00:00+02:00147799https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/09/28/2026-09-28T12:00:00+02:00148164https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/10/08-09/2026-10-08T12:00:00+02:00147802https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/10/12/2026-10-12T12:00:00+02:00147814https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/11/16/2026-11-16T12:00:00+01:00147815https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/11/17/2026-11-17T12:00:00+01:00147826https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/11/30/2026-11-30T12:00:00+01:00147830https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/12/01/2026-12-01T12:00:00+01:00147841https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/12/14/2026-12-14T12:00:00+01:00147792https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/07/13/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the latest developments related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, including the war in Iran and its effects across the region, as well as the deteriorating situation in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. Ministers also discussed the implementation of the Black Sea strategy.2026-07-13T12:00:00+02:00142492https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/06/15/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the latest developments related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, including the war in Iran. Ministers also discussed EU relations with China. Before the meeting, ministers had an informal breakfast with their counterpart from Armenia.2026-06-15T12:00:00+02:00142857https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/06/07-08/2026-06-07T12:00:00+02:00142877https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/05/27-28/2026-05-27T12:00:00+02:00142491https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/05/22/EU trade ministers reviewed the state of play of the EU’s economic security in light of the impact of the Middle East conflict on trade. They also followed up on the 14th WTO ministerial conference (MC14) and discussed WTO reform. Over lunch, the ministers reviewed the progress of ongoing trade negotiations.2026-05-22T12:00:00+02:00142490https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/05/18/The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Development configuration, discussed the future of the EU’s external action in light of geopolitical developments. Ministers also exchanged views on the role of the Global Gateway strategy in the EU’s external action, as well as on the impact of the war in Iran on development across the world.2026-05-18T12:00:00+02:00142489https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/05/12/The Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers discussed EU military support for Ukraine after an informal exchange with the Ukrainian counterpart and the NATO Deputy Secretary General. The Council also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and its impact on EU security and defence, as well as defence readiness. Additionally, ministers were informed about the outcomes of the updated EU threat analysis. Prior to the FAC meeting, High Representative Kaja Kallas chaired the European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Board.2026-05-12T12:00:00+02:00142488https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/05/11/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the latest developments related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, including the war in Iran and its effects across the region. Ministers also discussed EU relations with Western Balkans partners and were briefed on the outcomes of the updated EU threat analysis. In the margins of the meeting, ministers took part in the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and the first High-Level Political Dialogue with Syria.2026-05-11T12:00:00+02:00142487https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/04/21/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. It also discussed the situation in the Middle East, the EU-South Caucasus relations, as well as the situation in Sudan.2026-04-21T12:00:00+02:00142485https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/03/26-29/The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, was held in the margins of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Council approved two sets of conclusions.2026-03-26T12:00:00+01:00142484https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/03/16/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. It also discussed the situation in the Middle East, in light of the latest developments in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the EU-Southern Neighbourhood relations.2026-03-16T12:00:00+01:00146010https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/03/05/EU Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed the situation in Iran and in the broader Middle East in light of the latest developments on the ground.2026-03-05T00:00:00+01:00145928https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/03/01/EU Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East and notably the latest developments in Iran.2026-03-01T17:00:00+01:00142483https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/02/23/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East, in light of the latest developments in Gaza, the West Bank, Iran and Syria.2026-02-23T12:00:00+01:00142482https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/02/11/The Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers exchanged views on EU support to Ukraine with a focus on cooperation in defence innovation, and held an informal discussion on the outlook for 2026.2026-02-11T12:00:00+01:00142481https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2026/01/29/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the Great Lakes Region and held an informal discussion on the strategic outlook 2026 and on human rights with the UN High Commissioner for human rights.2026-01-29T12:00:00+01:00137866https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/12/15/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in the Middle East, the Russian aggression against Ukraine and exchanged views on EU-China relations.2025-12-15T12:00:00+01:00142709https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2025/12/02/The sixth meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council reviewed EU-Armenia relations, focusing on the implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), bilateral political dialogue, migration, economic cooperation and regional developments.2025-12-02T12:00:00+01:00139024https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/12/01/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed EU military support for Ukraine and defence readiness.2025-12-01T12:00:00+01:00142763https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/11/26/Foreign affairs ministers discussed the latest developments in the negotiations to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.2025-11-26T12:00:00+01:00137853https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/11/24/Ministers held a working lunch with US counterparts on EU-US trade relations, taking stock of progress since the 21 August Joint Statement and addressing shared challenges. Ministers also reviewed the increasingly complex state of EU-China trade relations, and assessed the state of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, with particular attention to India as talks enter a decisive phase.2025-11-24T12:00:00+01:00137841https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/11/20/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and developments in the Sahel and Sudan.2025-11-20T12:00:00+01:00137832https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/10/20/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, EU–Indo-Pacific relations and the situation in the Middle East. Under current affairs the Council was informed about Moldova, Georgia and Sudan.2025-10-20T12:00:00+02:00140851https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/10/15/The Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers discussed EU defence readiness.2025-10-15T12:00:00+02:00137947https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/08/28-30/2025-08-28T12:00:00+02:00140333https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/08/11/2025-08-11T16:00:00+02:00137824https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/07/15/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Georgia and Mediterranean 2025: the Pact and the reform of the Union for the Mediterranean. Under current affairs the Council was informed about EU-CELAC relations, Somalia, Moldova, China, Japan and Libya.2025-07-15T12:00:00+02:00138033https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/07/14/Ministers exchanged views on the current state of EU–US trade relations and the status of various trade agreements. They also held a policy debate on EU–China trade relations.2025-07-14T12:00:00+02:00132048https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/06/23/The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, China and European security and the situation in the Middle East, including Libya. Under current affairs the Council was informed about Georgia.2025-06-23T12:00:00+02:00138375https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/06/17/EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal video teleconference to discuss the situation in the Middle East following recent Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response.2025-06-17T12:00:00+02:00137996https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2025/06/04/The 9th meeting of the EU - Republic of Moldova Association Council, took place in Brussels on 4 June 2025.2025-06-04T12:00:00+02:00132034https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/05/26/The Foreign Affairs (Development) Council addressed financing for development, EU-Africa relations, the situation in Ukraine, and the external action post-2027.2025-05-26T12:00:00+02:00137406https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2025/05/21/eu-au/The 3rd European Union - African Union Ministerial Meeting took place in Brussels on 21 May 2025.2025-05-21T00:00:00+02:00132029https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/05/20/The Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers discussed EU support to Ukraine and defence readiness. Foreign affairs ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, including Syria.2025-05-20T12:00:00+02:00132027https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/05/15/Ministers held a policy debate on EU–US trade relations. The Council exchanged views on European economic security, including the review of the FDI Screening Regulation, export controls, and outbound investment controls. Ongoing trade negotiations were also the main focus of the working lunch discussion for the Ministers.2025-05-15T12:00:00+02:00132449https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/05/07-08/2025-05-07T12:00:00+02:00132014https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/04/14/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East including Syria, EU-Africa relations and Western Balkans.2025-04-14T12:00:00+02:00136460https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/04/07/The Foreign Affairs Council, in its trade configuration, held an exchange of views on EU-US trade relations, providing guidance for the forthcoming work. Ministers were also debriefed on the state of play of the EU-China trade relation.2025-04-07T00:00:00+02:00131994https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/04/02-03/2025-04-02T12:00:00+02:00131922https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2025/03/17/The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Syria, Iran and EU-US relations.2025-03-17T12:00:00+01:00