Council of the EUhttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/en150119https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/08/06/gaza-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union/Gaza: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European UnionThe High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on Gaza. 2026-08-06T17:20:00ZMiddle East and North Africa150072https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/30/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-respect-of-actions-undermining-or-threatening-the-territorial-integrity-sovereignty-and-independence-of-ukrain/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of UkraineStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1780 of 17 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.2026-07-30T18:29:00ZSanctionsRussia's war against Ukraine150014https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/30/scam-centres-in-southeast-asia-eu-lists-seven-persons-and-three-entities-responsible-for-serious-human-rights-violations/Scam centres in Southeast Asia: EU lists seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violationsThe Council sanctioned seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in relation to the operation of scam centres in Southeast Asia.2026-07-30T11:45:00ZAsiaSanctionsHuman rights150048https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/30/council-amends-ukraine-plan-to-reflect-more-than-8-billion-in-additional-ukraine-facility-financing-for-2026/Council amends Ukraine Plan to reflect more than €8 billion in additional Ukraine Facility financing for 2026The Council amended the Ukraine Facility and Ukraine Plan to include nearly 30 additional conditionalities following more than €8 billion in Ukraine Support Loan financing.2026-07-30T09:50:00ZRussia's war against UkraineEastern Europe150058https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-the-situation-in-russia/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in RussiaStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1709 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/1484 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.2026-07-29T11:20:00ZSanctionsRussia's war against Ukraine150057https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-russia-s-destabilising-activities/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activitiesStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1707 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2014/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.2026-07-29T11:17:00ZSanctionsRussia's war against Ukraine150056https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-against-cyber-attacks-threatening-the-union-or-its-member-states/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member StatesStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1713 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.2026-07-29T11:13:00ZSanctionsCybersecurity150055https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-activities-undermining-the-stability-and-political-transition-of-sudan/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1705 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.2026-07-29T11:08:00ZSanctionsMiddle East and North Africa150054https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-against-serious-human-rights-violations-and-abuses/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abusesStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1723 of 13 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.2026-07-29T11:03:00ZSanctionsHuman rights150050https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/29/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-the-situation-in-lebanon/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in LebanonStatement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1767 of 17 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1277 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon.2026-07-29T11:00:00ZSanctionsMiddle East and North Africa150025https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/28/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-on-iran/Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Iran Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the aggression against two diplomats of the Embassy of France in Tehran perpetrated by Iranian security forces on July 19. 2026-07-28T14:53:00ZMiddle East and North AfricaHuman rights149908https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/25/nicaragua-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu/Nicaragua: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Nicaragua.2026-07-25T00:47:00ZAmericasFundamental and citizens' rights149877https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/24/iran-council-sanctions-an-additional-six-individuals-over-serious-human-rights-violations/Iran: Council sanctions an additional six individuals over serious human rights violationsThe Council imposed restrictive measures on six persons responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.2026-07-24T14:29:00ZHuman rightsMiddle East and North AfricaSanctions149866https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/23/sahel-council-appoints-a-new-eu-special-representative-for-the-region/Sahel: Council appoints a new EU Special Representative for the regionThe Council appointed Ms. Birgitte Nygaard Markussen as the new EU Special Representative for the Sahel region.2026-07-23T20:52:00ZSub-Saharan Africa149862https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/23/21st-package-of-sanctions-eu-hits-russian-energy-financial-services-and-crypto-hard/21st package of sanctions: EU hits Russian energy, financial services and crypto hard The Council adopted a 21st package of economic and individual restrictive measures designed to target the sectors with the greatest impact on Russia’s economy and its ability to fuel its war of aggression against Ukraine. The package  includes the largest batch of individual listings of the last four years.2026-07-23T17:42:00ZRussia's war against UkraineSanctionsTrade149773https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/23/fighting-child-sexual-abuse-online-interim-measure-protecting-children-now-reinstated/Fighting child sexual abuse online: interim measure protecting children now reinstatedThe measure allows online providers to voluntarily detect, report and remove child sexual abuse material online.2026-07-23T16:55:00ZFighting crime149774https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/22/ukraine-support-loan-eu-countries-approve-uk-participation-to-help-cover-ukraine-s-urgent-defence-needs/Ukraine support loan: EU countries approve UK participation to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence needsThe Council is approving UK participation in the EU’s Ukraine support loan framework to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence needs in the face of continued Russian aggression. 2026-07-22T12:47:00ZRussia's war against Ukraine139339https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/17/forward-look-2026/Forward look: 20 July – 2 August 2026Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.2026-07-17T18:45:00Z149762https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/17/russian-military-industrial-complex-eu-agrees-six-listings-related-to-deadly-strikes-on-kyiv/Russian military-industrial complex: EU agrees six listings related to deadly strikes on KyivThe Council imposed restrictive measures on one individual and five entities, that are part of the Russian military-industrial complex, and are involved in drone manufacturing.  2026-07-17T12:40:00ZRussia's war against UkraineSanctions149755https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/17/ukraine-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-on-the-occasion-of-the-12th-anniversary-of-the-downing-of-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh17/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.2026-07-17T10:30:00ZEastern Europe