News and media
Access latest news and discover the Council's press services.
Latest press releases
Media contacts
Accreditation
Press office secretariat
Tel: +32 2 281 63 19
Journalists, photographers and TV crews need accreditation to enter the Council press zones.
Upcoming meetings and media events
Every Friday we publish an overview upcoming Council meetings and media events.
For informal meetings and other presidency events, visit the rotating presidency’s website:
Council press centre
The Council press centre hosts press briefings and press conferences and provides working facilities for journalists. It is open every working day from 07:30 to 19:00
Audiovisual services
Photos and videos
We offer free of charge broadcast-quality videos and photos of all important Council activities.
Live stream
The Council regularly meets in public and you can watch the public sessions live in all EU languages.
TV & radio studios
To interview Council representatives, journalists can book TV and radio studios and use technical assistance for free.
Background information
EU policy explained
Information on the Council’s work and on the latest developments in legislation under discussion.
Research papers
The Council’s in-house research team produces publications on a wide range of EU-related issues.
Think Tank Review
A monthly selection of EU-related papers published by think tanks across the world.