The Council today activated the national escape clause for Austria under the stability and growth pact. The measure will help Austria transition to higher defence spending at national level whil…
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Oslo this week for high-level meetings. The visit marks the strong momentum of the bilateral relations with Norway, one of the clos…
Today, the Council added two countries - Turks and Caicos Islands and Viet Nam – to the EU list. At the same time, three countries - Fiji, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago - were removed. Following this …
The Council formally adopted the directive to expand and update the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS.
Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on the euro area recommendation, the international role of the euro, and global imbalances.
The Eurogroup reconfirmed Tuomas Saarenheimo as President of the Eurogroup working group.
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 February 2026.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 February 2026.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.