Information about accreditation requirements for the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council taking place in Brussels on 22 January 2026
Council of the EU — Press releases
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The President of the European Council, António Costa, issued a statement on Greenland.
President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Greenland.
On 17 January 2026, President António Costa travelled to Asunción, Paraguay, to attend the signing ceremony for the EU-Mercosur agreements, where he delivered a speech.
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.
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 19-25 January 2026.
Council gives its final approval to the amended EuroHPC regulation.
The Council decided to prolong existing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad by another year.
Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 19 January at 10.30. The briefing will be "off the record".