EU - European Council - Press releases

1. European Peace Facility: Council adopts the third bilateral assistance measure in support of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

   The Council adopted third bilateral assistance measure worth €15 million under the EPF to strengthen the interoperability and operational readiness of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2. AgoraEU: Council agrees partial mandate on new programme to support culture, media and democratic values

   The Council has agreed a partial general approach on the regulation establishing the new AgoraEU programme for culture, media and civil society in 2028-2034.

3. Critical medicines act: Council and Parliament reach provisional deal

   The Cyprus presidency of the EU Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a new regulation that seeks to strengthen the EU’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges to security of supply of critical medicines in Europe.

4. Cyber-attacks: Council extends listings until May 2027

   The Council prolonged restrictive measures against actors involved in cyber-attacks threatening the EU and its member states for a further twelve months, until 18 May 2027.

5. Media advisory - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 12 May 2026

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