The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on bolstering the management and funding of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

The Council has agreed its position on a proposed directive that updates the rules on genetically modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs as part of the European Biotech Act I.

The Cyprus Presidency activates the Council’s Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements in information sharing mode to actively monitor the hantavirus outbreak.

The Cyprus presidency of the EU Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a new regulation that seeks to strengthen the EU’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges to security of supply of critical medicines in Europe.

The Council and the Parliament have reached a deal on new rules to make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive.

Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on a set of updated measures for a competitive and future-proof EU wine sector.

The Council has agreed its position on the critical medicines act, a new regulation that seeks to tackle shortages in key medicines by improving coordination between member states and security of supply of critical medicines in the EU.

Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on cats and dogs protection.

At the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity through Immunisation in Brussels, world leaders pledged support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, leading to a total of more than $9 billion secured against a targeted $11.9 billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0). Additional donor commitments are expected in the coming months. 

On 25 June 2025, the EU co-hosted the Gavi 6.0 High-Level Pledging Summit. In his remarks, European Council President António Costa reaffirmed the EU’s unwavering commitment to global health and immunisation, highlighting Team Europe’s financial pledge to support Gavi’s mission of saving lives and strengthening health systems worldwide.

The Council has approved conclusions calling for greater efforts to protect the mental health of children and teenagers in a rapidly changing digital environment.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the OSOA (one substance one assessment) package.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the detergents and surfactants regulation.

The Council has agreed its position on new rules that will make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the compulsory licensing of patents for crisis situations.

The Council of the EU has adopted the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation, which will make it easier to exchange and access health data at EU level.

The EU and the Gates Foundation will co-host the 2025 Gavi 6.0 Pledging Summit in Brussels, which will gather global leaders from governments, partner organizations, vaccine manufacturers, civil society, and the private sector to secure essential funding and investments for vaccination programmes.

The Council has approved conclusions on improving cardiovascular health and combating cardiovascular diseases through prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

The Council has adopted a non-binding recommendation that will encourage member states to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in Europe by 2040 as set out in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

The Council has approved conclusions on fostering the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through employment, reasonable accommodation and rehabilitation.