On 9 June 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, delivered a speech at the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026. He stressed the need to reshape and adapt our cities and public spaces to evolving human needs, to strengthen the inclusivity and affordability of access to housing. 

The Council appointed Cosmin Dinescu as Head of Mission for the European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia).

The Council has adopted a general approach on the proposal for European business wallets, emphasising interoperability, cybersecurity, and appropriate implementation timelines.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union the outcome of parliamentary elections in Armenia.

Council approves EU ports strategy conclusions, reaffirming ports’ key role in competitiveness, sustainability, resilience, security and digitalisation.

Council approves conclusions on the EU maritime industrial strategy to boost competitiveness, resilience, innovation, security and decarbonisation of the EU’s maritime sector.

The Council adopted restrictive measures against two individuals and one entity involved in Iran’s actions and policies threatening the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Council adopted the second assistance measure under the EPF to support the Egyptian Armed Forces, bringing the support to the EAF to €40 million to date.

This new directive updates the 2012 EU law on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime and requires member states to set up an EU-wide helpline for victims.

The Council adopted new rules to address global steel overcapacity and strengthen protection of the EU steel market.

The Council adopted new rules to reinforce EU foreign investment screening, improving coordination and safeguarding key technologies and infrastructure.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on Israel and Lebanon.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 8-14 June 2026.

During the press conference held at the end of the EU-Western Balkans of 5 June 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.

At the opening of the plenary session of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of 5 June 2026, European Council President António Costa welcomed EU leaders to Tivat and commended the progress that Montenegro has made in the accession process.

The new programme has a strong focus on digitalisation in cross-border situations and facilitates cooperation on combatting serious crimes.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit taking place in Brussels on 10 June 2026. President Lee Jae Myung will represent the Republic of Korea. The summit will be an opportunity to taking the EU-Republic of Korea strategic partnership forward in all its dimensions.

The Council approved a framework to implement the EU drugs strategy and endorsed an action plan aimed at reducing both drug use and drug trafficking.

Council approves the opening of negotiations with the six Western Balkan partners with a view to extending the EU's Roam Like at Home (RLAH) area to them.

The Council adopted the fourth assistance measure under the EPF to support the Lebanese Armed Forces, bringing the support to the LAF to €182 million to date.