European Council

The Council has approved conclusions on the EU bioeconomy strategy, with a focus on moving bio-based solutions from lab to deployment through innovation and investments.

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President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the Druzhba pipeline.

Council agrees to facilitate proxy voting at the European Parliament by amending the European electoral act.

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The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. 

The Council adopted restrictive measures against three entities and two individuals responsible for cyber-attacks against EU member  states and EU partners.

The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against four individuals responsible for Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) against the EU and its member states and partners.

The Council listed an additional nine individuals responsible for the Bucha massacre for their actions undermining and threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. 

The Council approved conclusions on strengthening the EU's capacity to respond to hybrid threats, calling for an EU coordinated and strategic approach.

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The Council adopted a decision to support African countries in strengthening their capacities for mine action, contributing to the goal of a mine-free Africa.

The Council extended the listings targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 September 2026.

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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 March 2026.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 March, and Environment Council of 17 March 2026 will take place on 13 March 2026 at 16.00

On 11 March 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev met in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Council agrees on a mandate to begin negotiations with the European Parliament on new simplified provisions for fisheries and aquaculture statistics.

The President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, António Costa, to report on the recent work by the Eurogroup and upcoming work priorities.

European Council President António Costa addressed the press following the meeting with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku, on 11 March 2026.