EU Council

Recibo con profunda consternación las noticias del trágico accidente ferroviario ocurrido en Toledo. Mi más sincero pésame a los familiares y seres queridos de las víctimas mortales. Toda mi solidaridad con los heridos, a quienes deseo una pronta recuperación.

Happy National Day, Czechia! 🇨🇿 Všechno nejlepší ke státnímu svátku! On 28 October, Czechia marks its national day, celebrating the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. The 🇨🇿 flag's white, red and blue reflect the country's history and identity.👇 link.europa.eu/tQRYNk

The war in Yemen is intensifying, deepening the humanitarian crisis and affecting millions of people. I just spoke with President Rashad al-Alimi to reaffirm the EU’s full solidarity with and support for the Government of Yemen and its efforts to restore peace and stability.

How much fish can the Baltic Sea catch each year? For 2027, the Council has agreed on catch limits for key fish stocks to help stocks recover, protect the marine environment, and support the long-term future of fishing communities and the sector. Find out more: 🔗 link.europa.eu/PVxYKY

A future #CAP designed to work better for farmers 🚜. The Council's position proposes: 🚜 better targeted support 👩‍🌾 opportunities for young farmers 🌿 sustainable farming 🛡️ tools to manage risks and crises Find out more 🔗 link.europa.eu/VR9wNq

The Council has adopted a set of decisions mobilising funds for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF). This bring the EU’s overall EPF support for Ukraine to €10.8 billion. Find out more about EU military support for Ukraine: link.europa.eu/DNkCxH

The Council has extended the EU autonomous sanctions against ISIL/Da’esh and Al-Qaeda until 31 October 2027. Find out more about EU sanctions against individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts ➡️ link.europa.eu/cBvwNr

Happy National Day, Austria! 🇦🇹 Alles Gute zum Nationalfeiertag! On 26 October, Austria celebrates its national day, marking its declaration of permanent neutrality in 1955. The 🇦🇹 flag's red and white colours reflect the country's history and identity. link.europa.eu/cq39kv

🇺🇳 On United Nations Day, we celebrate the UN and its unique role at the heart of multilateral cooperation. The EU is committed to upholding a multilateral system that shapes global relations for the benefit of all. Read more on EU-UN relations ➡️ link.europa.eu/vt4jKh

The EU stands in full solidarity with Romania following this morning’s attack on a vessel off its coast. I express my sincere solidarity with the victims’ families and extend my heartfelt condolences. I commend the Romanian Coast Guard for its ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.

The Council has agreed its position on EU Inc., a new company law regime to help startups & scaleups do business across the EU. Companies will be able to register online in less than 48 hours for a maximum of €100 and operate across the single market. Read our press release 🔗 link.europa.eu/YvgkXv

The EU and its member states work together to prevent, counter and respond to hybrid threats and campaigns affecting Europe and its citizens. Find out more about hybrid threats ➡️ link.europa.eu/8WXyKT

Congratulations to the International Criminal Court and its officials on receiving the Sakharov Prize. This award sends a powerful message to the world: Europe stands firmly behind international law, the fight against impunity, and accountability for the most serious international crimes.

More financing for European businesses and strategic projects. The Council and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on new rules to simplify the EU's securitisation market and boost lending to households and businesses. More info 🔗 link.europa.eu/8mb3bj

For Europe's stability, we must approve our next long-term budget by the end of this year. That's why I will present a new negotiation box for the extraordinary #EUCO of 26 and 27 November. #EPlenary

🇪🇺 Less red tape, simpler EU rules. The Council has agreed its positions on two simplification packages: 💻 Digital rules: data protection, privacy and cybersecurity 📦 Environmental rules: packaging requirements for small producers See our website for more info: 🔗 link.europa.eu/74nNTd

We deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea.

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Since the start of Russia's war of aggression in 2022, the EU and its member states have committed more than €200 billion to Ukraine. But is EU aid to Ukraine really just a one-way street? ▶️ Watch our video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST3...

🌱 The EU is making its rules for organic products simpler, clearer and easier to apply. The new rules will cut red tape, support farmers and businesses, provide more certainty for trade and safeguard the high standards behind the 🇪🇺 organic label. More here ➡️ link.europa.eu/dG3qxy

The EU has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Nigeria 🇳🇬. What is the European Peace Facility? How does it work? Find out ➡️ link.europa.eu/BKFQTJ

🤝 Safer workplaces for EU workers: The EU Council gave its final green light to stronger rules on harmful substances. Benefits: ➡️stricter limits (incl. isoprene) ➡️welding fumes covered ➡️mandatory breaks for the well-being of PPE wearers Details here:🔗 link.europa.eu/Fxkktv

🇺🇦🇪🇺 The benefits of the EU-Ukraine partnership go both ways. Discover why supporting Ukraine today is an investment in a stronger, more resilient Europe of tomorrow ➡️ link.europa.eu/cp6hdM

At #EUCO today, leaders will hold a strategic discussion on migration. The number of irregular arrivals has fallen in recent years thanks to sustained cooperation with partner countries and preventive measures in key departure and transit countries. → link.europa.eu/JKDXR4

The European Union’s support for Ukraine remains as strong as ever. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 This is the message delivered today by @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa at #EUCO

European leaders have arrived. The Council meeting room is prepared and ready. The EU summit has started. Keep an eye out for updates from today’s discussions. #EUCO

The EU is making progress on the One Europe, One Market roadmap across areas such as posting of workers, FDI screening and simplification of EU rules for businesses. Since its launch, 12 agreements have been reached by the Council and the Parliament. More information → link.europa.eu/rg4ttp

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#EUCO | EU summit, 15-16 October 2026 On the EU leaders’ agenda: 📌competitiveness 📌MFF 2028-2034 📌Ukraine 📌European defence and security 📌migration 📌enlargement and reforms 📌the Middle East More info on all topics of discussion 👉 link.europa.eu/KRTJK7

🇪🇺-🇲🇩 Moldova takes another step towards EU membership. The EU and Moldova opened negotiations on clusters 2 and 3, covering internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth. Taken together, the clusters cover 17 negotiating chapters. More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/7dTvv7

🇪🇺-🇺🇦 Another step forward on Ukraine’s path to EU membership. The EU & Ukraine opened negotiations on clusters 2 & 3, covering internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth. Taken together, the clusters cover 17 negotiating chapters. More info➡️ link.europa.eu/KKXvXJ

🇪🇺-🇦🇱 Further progress for Albania on its path to EU membership. The EU and Albania provisionally closed negotiations on chapter 20, covering enterprise and industry. See our website for more info ⤵️ link.europa.eu/vcN4TN

At #GAC, EU affairs ministers discussed: 📌#MFF 2028-2034 📌October #EUCO, including One Europe One Market roadmap 📌Simplification 📌Hungary's article 7 procedure 📌EU enlargement They also approved conclusions on inclusive democratic participation. See our website for more ➡️ link.europa.eu/4vfjcv

The EU stands in full solidarity with Bulgaria following last night's attacks on cargo vessels off its coast. Attacks on civilian shipping and merchant vessels in the Black Sea are escalating. They are totally unacceptable.

🇪🇺-🇲🇪 Montenegro moves closer to EU membership. The EU and Montenegro provisionally closed negotiations on a further 3 chapters: 🔸Chapter 17: economic and monetary policy 🔸Chapter 18: statistics 🔸Chapter 19: social policy and employment See our website for more info ⤵️ link.europa.eu/K6pWFM

The EU condemns in the strongest terms the continuous Houthi strikes on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on civilian infrastructure, including airports. My thoughts are with the families of those killed and with the many injured.

The EU is getting ready for #COP31. Today, environment ministers agreed the EU’s position for the global climate talks, with a focus on cutting emissions, adapting to climate change and delivering on the Paris Agreement. link.europa.eu/fHFFC7

The EU has sanctioned 77 individuals involved in the illegal 'elections' to the Russian State Duma, held in September 2026 in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Holding such elections breaches Ukrainian and international law. More: link.europa.eu/3jNnyH

The newly established EU Support Mission in Lebanon will: 📌 contribute to peace and security 📌 support the strengthening of state institutions 📌 promote lasting stability The mission will have a military component and a civilian component. Read more: link.europa.eu/q4wyDQ

New EU sanctions target an additional 1569 individuals and entities belonging to Russia's military industry. Those sanctioned supply key components to some of Russia's most advanced weapons systems, including missiles, drones and aircrafts. More information: link.europa.eu/Ctby9y

📢 The new programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE) has been adopted. This new EU instrument is worth €115 million and aims to provide rapid and flexible funding for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector. More info: link.europa.eu/3WmRGP

Happy national day, Spain! 🇪🇸 ¡Feliz Fiesta Nacional de España! On 12 October, 🇪🇸 celebrates its national day. The 🔴red and 🟡yellow of the Spanish flag date back to 1785, when King Charles III chose them to make Spanish ships easier to spot at sea. 👇 link.europa.eu/CBrBBY

Negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget are moving forward. The Irish presidency has presented a revised negotiating box for 2028–2034 to guide discussions among EU leaders. Find out more about the next MFF 👉 link.europa.eu/f36ctt

The Council has agreed its position on the market integration and supervision package, which aims to: 🔹 improve access to finance for businesses 🔹 offer investors more opportunities 🔹 better integrate and supervise EU financial markets More ➡️ link.europa.eu/bYq6R4