European Council

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

The Council reaches a general approach on improving access to justice in environmental matters.

The Council adopts conclusions on digitalisation for the benefit of the environment

European Council President Charles Michel invited the members of the European Council to their meeting on 10-11 December 2020

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1700 of 12 November 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

EU ambassadors endorsed an agreement reached with the Parliament on amendments to the Benchmark Regulation.

Press briefing ahead of the video conference of home affairs ministers will take place on 11 December 2020 at 17:00.

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the human rights day (10 December 2020), that this year focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.

The co-legislators strike a political deal on two structural funds accounting for the largest share of EU cohesion resources.

The EU is improving its Visa Information System (VIS), a tool used by authorities to register and check persons applying for a short-stay visa to enter the Schengen area.

The EU issued a declaration reaffirming its strong commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights around the world

The videoconference of the members of the EU-Algeria Association Council took place on 7 December 2020.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The EU issued a declaration on the elections for the National Assembly in Venezuela.

The Council adopted conclusions on European Union – United States relations.

The Council adopted temporary measures in relation to VAT applicable to COVID-19 vaccines and test kits.

The Council adopted a decision and a regulation establishing a global human rights sanctions regime.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Civilian CSDP Compact.

The Council approved conclusions on Lebanon, noting with increasing concern the grave financial, economic, social and political crisis, and calling for the formation of a mission-driven, credible and accountable government, able to implement the necessary reforms.