EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Forward look: 13 – 26 April 2026

   Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

2. Weekly schedule of President António Costa

   Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 13 - 19 April 2026.

3. SAFE: final green light for financial assistance to Czechia and France

   The Council adopted implementing decisions making the financial assistance under the SAFE regulation available to Czechia and France.

4. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran

   The EU issued a statement on the ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran.

5. Leaders’ statement on the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran

   Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Carney, President Dan, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Frostadóttir, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Siliņa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Takaichi, President of the European Commission von der Leyen, President of the European Council Costa.