Solidarity measures to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
Highlights
- 15 October 2026
EU leaders address competitiveness and global challenges
EU leaders address competitiveness and global challenges
On day one of the EU summit, leaders adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next MFF and enlargement. On day two, they will focus on Ukraine, European defence and security, the Middle East and migration.
- 15 October 2026
Steady progress on the One Europe, One Market roadmap
Steady progress on the One Europe, One Market roadmap
- 15 October 2026
Russia: EU lists individuals and entities for circumventing sanctions
Russia: EU lists individuals and entities for circumventing sanctions
- 14 October 2026
EU regrets decision by the Palestinian Authority to postpone legislative elections
EU regrets decision by the Palestinian Authority to postpone legislative elections
- 13 October 2026
EU enlargement: further progress for Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova
EU enlargement: further progress for Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova
Press releases
- European Council conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms
- President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, discusses “How to raise Europe’s productivity” with the Atlantic Council at the IMF meetings in Bangkok
- Closing loopholes: Council lists individuals and entities for circumventing EU sanctions
In focus
One Europe, One Market
One Europe, One Market
The EU's long-term budget for 2028–2034
The EU's long-term budget for 2028–2034
EU solidarity with Ukraine
EU solidarity with Ukraine
Explore popular topics
Competitive and autonomous industries, reducing dependencies
Trade relations with partners worldwide
Candidate countries and the process of joining the EU
Responding to conflicts and crises, protecting citizens
Free movement of goods, services, capital and people in the EU
Securing a sustainable and affordable energy supply
EU relations with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa
Net-zero economy and fighting against climate change
The Council presidency
The member states take it in turn to chair Council meetings for six months. Ireland currently holds the Council presidency and will do so until 31 December 2026.
About the Council
The Council refers to two different EU institutions: the European Council, and the Council of the EU. They have very different roles and membership, although they have similar names and share the same staff.
The European Council
The European Council consists of the heads of state or government of the EU's member states, together with its President and the European Commission President. It defines the EU's general political directions and priorities.
The Council of the EU
The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Informally also known as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.
