Solidarity measures to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
Highlights
- 24 September 2026
Cooperation over confrontation. Law over power.
Cooperation over confrontation. Law over power.
President Costa emphasised the EU's commitment to multilateralism, international law, peace and prosperity throughout 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The EU is ready to work together with all those who share this conviction.
- 24 September 2026
Ukraine Facility: EU approves payment of nearly €3 billion
Ukraine Facility: EU approves payment of nearly €3 billion
- 24 September 2026
EU competitiveness ministers discuss chips act 2.0 and merger control
EU competitiveness ministers discuss chips act 2.0 and merger control
- 24 September 2026
Armenia: Council adopts temporary trade measures
Armenia: Council adopts temporary trade measures
- 24 September 2026
EU sanctions Xenia Fedorova over information manipulation activities
EU sanctions Xenia Fedorova over information manipulation activities
Press releases
- Media advisory - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 28-29 September 2026
- Media advisory - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
In focus
The Ukraine Facility
The Ukraine Facility
Armenia
Armenia
The EU chips industry
The EU chips industry
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.
