The Council updated the EU guidelines on children and armed conflict, and approved conclusions on the matter.

The Council adopted a 14th package of harsh economic and individual restrictive measures targeting high-value sectors of the Russian economy and making it more difficult to circumvent EU sanctions.

Joint press release following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 21 June 2024 (Brussels).

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1605 of 31 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on 
the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1336 of 14 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The Council extended the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until 23 June 2025.

At the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, participants adopted a statement, reaffirming their commitment to refraining from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.

At the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' in Switzerland, President Michel emphasised the importance of upholding international law and the UN Charter in order to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1508 of 27 May 2024 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions under-mining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1484 of 27 May 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.

The Council welcomes the proposal to extend the temporary protection for more than 4 million Ukrainians who fled from Russia’s war of aggression.

European Council President Charles Michel presented the EU priorities at the G7 summit held in Borgo Egnazia under the Italian Presidency.

The Council adopted a revised regulation regarding EU guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T).

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 10 – 16 June 2024

The Eurogroup met virtually to discuss the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting, reaffirm their support for Ukraine, and express appreciation for the constructive engagement with G7 partners.

The Council sanctioned six individuals and three entities for the transfer of drones used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and in the Middle East and Red Sea region.

The Council sanctioned nine individuals and entities in view of the activities related to illegal weapons programmes carried out by the DPRK, in violation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and in view of the military support given by the country to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The Council today adopted a regulation increasing the tariff measures for cereals, oilseeds and derived products as well as beet-pulp pellets and dried peas from the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus.   

The Council approved conclusions on EU security and defence.

The Council established a new sanctions regime against those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses, repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia, and listed 19 people and one entity.