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Panama Exits the EU's Tax Haven Blacklist as Finance Ministers Update Registry
Council trims its register of non-cooperative jurisdictions, citing progress on transparency standards
Opening the Negotiating Box: Costa Readies Next Draft for EU Budget Talks
European Council President António Costa is set to circulate a fresh framework document for the bloc's long-term budget in the coming weeks.
The Art of Herding Cats: Costa Faces Early Backlash from Restless EU Leaders
Friction over energy bills and the multi-year budget leaves national capitals questioning the Council president's summit management
Macron Tells EU Leaders the Clock Is Ticking on the Budget
A year-end ultimatum lands in the European Council as the French president warns political room will vanish in January
Summits, Spikes, and Stalled Budgets: Leaders Arrive to a Crowded Brussels In-Tray
Energy bills, multi-year spending, and transatlantic pressure on Ukraine greet EU heads of state as talks begin.
EU Leaders Assemble in Brussels for a Familiar Litany of Crises
A crowded European Council summit puts energy, the long-term budget, migration, and Ukraine in the same room.
Moldova Takes the Next Step Down the Long Road to the Single Market
The EU opens formal negotiations with Chișinău on internal market rules, competitiveness, and growth.
Opening the Rulebook: EU Launches Internal Market Talks with Ukraine
Accession negotiations move into the engine room of European integration as Kyiv tackles the rules governing trade, competition, and economic policy.
Zelenskyy to Join EU Leaders in Brussels for October Summit
Ukrainian president will attend the European Council meeting in person as heads of state gather on October 16
EU Tightens North Korea Sanctions Over Missile Tests and Russian Support
Member states blacklist three individuals and four organisations, aiming to cut off funds for Pyongyang’s military and arms ties with Moscow.
EU Sanctions 77 Individuals Over Illegal Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine
The Council adds election organizers to its blacklists, freezing assets and enforcing travel bans across the 27-nation bloc.
Montenegro Edges Closer to EU Accession as Three Key Negotiation Chapters Seal Shut
Podgorica ticks off economic policy, statistics, and employment rules, maintaining its position at the front of the enlargement queue.
Environment Council: Climate Ministers Rally in Luxembourg as Irish Presidency Drives Compromise
European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra praised member states for maintaining climate momentum following ministerial talks in Luxembourg.
EU Foreign Ministers Prepare New Training Mission for Lebanese Military
The initiative aims to bolster Beirut's sovereign control without taking over UNIFIL's expiring peacekeeping duties.
EU and Montenegro Set Date for 29th Accession Meeting in Brussels
The ministerial conference marks another formal step in the Western Balkan nation’s lengthy bid to join the European Union.
Council Presidency Sets Stage for EU Long-Term Budget Briefing
A press conference on the Multiannual Financial Framework opens the curtains on Europe's upcoming spending negotiations.
Baltics Push Brussels for Total EU Ban on Russian Grain Transit
Northern member states want the bloc to shut its transport corridors to Moscow’s agricultural exports.
EU Leaders to Focus Summit on Energy Costs and Economic Competitiveness
Top national leaders prepare to gather in Brussels as high energy bills strain industrial output and household budgets across the bloc.
Carlo Comporti Named Chair of EU Financial Markets Regulator
Member states quietly sign off on new leadership for the Paris-based authority overseeing Europe's capital markets.
EU Finance Ministers Revamp Bloc’s Official Tax Blacklist
Member states update the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions as the EU presses third countries on transparency and fair competition.
Council approves tighter shock absorbers for EU's new carbon market
Ministers give final sign-off to rules bolstering the Market Stability Reserve for heating and transport emissions
Less Red Tape, More Armour: Council Clears EU Defence Simplification Package
European ministers give final legal backing to rules cutting bureaucratic hurdles for the continent’s military manufacturers.
Aid Meets Ambition: EU Ministers Try to Bridge the Gap Between Short-Term Relief and Long-Term Strategy
At an informal gathering in Dublin, Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and national ministers tackled the eternal Brussels puzzle: connecting emergency aid with lasting development.
Finance Ministers Set October Dates for Back-to-Back Economic Talks
The Eurogroup and Ecofin Council will gather on 8 and 9 October to coordinate euro area policy and EU financial strategy.
The Formal Call: Costa Invites EU Leaders to October Summit
European Council President António Costa has issued his formal summons for heads of state and government to gather in Brussels on 15–16 October 2026.
Costa Invites Zelenskyy to EU Summit for High-Stakes Accession Talks
European Council President António Costa brings Ukraine’s membership bid back to the table of national leaders.
Bucharest and Brussels Talk Money and Expansion as Costa Rounds Up Capital Priorities
Discussions between the Romanian president and the European Council chief focus on two of the bloc's thorniest future files: the long-term budget and EU enlargement.
Ireland Hits Halfway Mark at the Helm of the EU Council
Minister McEntee and Minister Byrne take stock as Dublin reaches the midpoint of its six-month stint steering the bloc's legislative agenda.
Hungary Signals Readiness to Lift Veto on Ukraine’s EU Membership Talks
Budapest prepares to step aside, unblocking the unanimous consent required for Kyiv to open formal negotiation chapters with Brussels.
EU Health Ministers Gather in Dublin as Ireland Takes the Chair
Informal Council talks offer ministers a chance to sound each other out without the pressure of binding votes.
EU Holds Back on New Emergency Oil Releases Pending Expert Review
Member states agree to stick to March commitments while awaiting an International Energy Agency assessment
Home Affairs Ministers Gather as Irish Presidency Chairs October Council Session
EU interior chiefs meet in Brussels to tackle security and migration procedural dossiers under Dublin's chair.
Nineteen EU Leaders Push Brussels for Clear Answers on Energy Costs
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joins a powerful cross-member coalition demanding immediate action on energy affordability.
EU Issues Warning Over Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia and Regional Stability
The bloc's top diplomat releases a joint statement on behalf of all 27 member states as security conditions worsen in the Horn of Africa.
Moldova and EU Frame Next Steps in Brussels Association Council Roadmap
Discussions in the capital focus on setting concrete milestones for Chișinău's ongoing alignment with European standards.
The Money Ministers Gather: Council Formally Schedules October Ecofin Session
The EU's finance chiefs are slated to meet on 9 October 2026 to negotiate fiscal rules and national budgets.