The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke to the press ahead of the G7 summit in Évian (France), on 15 June 2026.

The Council has adopted restrictive measures targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy revenues,  propaganda efforts and human rights violations, amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued hybrid activities.

The Council adopted today restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining and threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova. 

The Council adopted conclusions reaffirming Global Gateway as the EU’s worldwide strategy to mobilise investment and strengthen the EU’s partnerships.

The Council decided to conclude the agreement between the EU and Canada allowing Canadian companies to participate in the SAFE instrument.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15-21 June 2026.

President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the agreement to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

The Council today activated the national escape clause for Spain under the stability and growth pact.  The measure will help Spain transition to higher defence spending at national level while ensuring debt sustainability.

The Council today decided to close the excessive deficit procedure concerning Malta.

Ahead of negotiations with the European Parliament, the Council agreed its position on measures to expand the CBAM’s scope, help address its circumvention, and improve its overall efficacy in fighting carbon leakage.

Hosted by France as the rotating G7 presidency, the summit will bring together the leaders of the G7 countries, as well as the European Union and other invited countries to discuss pressing global issues, including international peace and security, multilateralism and the global economic outlook.The EU will be represented by President Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical instability and on long-term strategies for European competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challenges, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, defence and security, migration and illicit drugs. 

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the targeted amendment to the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2).

On 10 June 2026, President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a public statement following the EU-Republic of Korea summit.

The leaders of the European Union and Republic of Korea held their 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit in Brussels on 10 June 2026, and issued a joint statement.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1176 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1173 of 28 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Council and European Parliament reach agreement to simplify rules on security and defence procurement, accelerate permit-granting procedures and strengthen defence readiness.

The Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement on several new laws that form part of the so-called ‘Omnibus IV’ legislative package. The provisional agreement concerns legislation on small mid-cap enterprises, as well as on digitalisation and common specifications.