EU - European Council - Press releases

1. European Peace Facility: Council adopts 4th bilateral assistance measure in support of Mauritania

   The Council adopted the fourth bilateral assistance measure, worth €20 million, under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the armed forces of Mauritania, which will help the country promote stability in the Sahel and safeguard its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

2. Council publishes 2025 international climate finance figures

   In 2025, the EU and its 27 member states contributed €32.3 billion in climate finance from public sources and mobilised an additional amount of €9.3 billion of private finance to support developing countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

3. Press statement by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the announcement of the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, to step down on 7 February 2027

   Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, commented on the announcement of President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, to step down on 7 February 2027.

4. Statement by President António Costa on the forthcoming departure of Christine Lagarde from the European Central Bank

   President of the European Council António Costa issued a statement on the announcement by Christine Lagarde of her forthcoming departure from the European Central Bank on 7 February 2027.

5. Media advisory - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) 29 October 2026

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