EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - General Affairs Council and accession conference with Montenegro of 17 March 2026

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

2. Iran: Council sanctions an additional 16 persons and three entities over serious human rights violations

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

3. Cyber-attacks against the EU and its member states: Council sanctions three entities and two individuals

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

4. Russian hybrid threats: four individuals added to EU sanctions list for information manipulation activities

   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.

5. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council sanctions nine individuals responsible for Bucha massacre

   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.