European Council

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1079 of 11 May 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1072 of 11 May 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Council adopts recommendation on a new EU framework for science diplomacy.

The Council appointed Cornelia Taylor as new head of mission for the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine).

Following their meeting on 28 May 2026, European Council President, António Costa, and Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, addressed the press.

The Council decided to expand the legal framework of the EU’s restrictive measures regarding Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad to also target members of the Political Bureau of Hamas, and to list ten individuals who promote, defend and justify violent actions.

Council adopted restrictive measures against an additional four entities and three individuals under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, targeting those responsible for serious and systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to the Western Balkans next week (1-5 June) to meet with leaders from the region and to co-chair the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro (on 5 June).

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Council agrees position to simplify and strengthen food and feed safety requirements.

The press briefing will take place on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 14:30.

The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania was held today in Brussels confirming that Albania has, overall, met the interim benchmarks and setting closing benchmarks for cluster 1: Fundamentals.

The Council extended the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in the country for a year, until 28 May 2027.

Council greenlights proxy voting at the European Parliament by amending the European electoral act.

Council strengthens rules on the right to vote and stand as a candidate in municipal elections for mobile EU citizens.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council (Internal market, Industry, Research and Space) will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 14.00.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, presented the main results of the leaders’ discussions during the eighth EU-Mexico summit, held in Mexico City on 22 May 2026.

The leaders of the European Union and Mexico held their 8th EU-Mexico summit in Mexico City on 22 May 2026, and agreed on a joint statement.

The Council adopted a third assistance measure for Albania worth €21 million under the EPF.

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