EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Joint press release - European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States join forces to implement outcomes of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States

   The European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States join forces to implement outcomes of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).

2. Forward look: 29 July - 15 September 2024

   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.

3. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1970 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1970 of 15 July 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.

4. Stability and growth pact: Council launches excessive deficit procedures against seven member states

   The Council adopted decisions establishing the existence of excessive deficits for Belgium, France, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. In addition the Council established that Romania, which is under the excessive deficit procedure since 2019, has not taken effective action to correct its deficit and therefore the procedure should remain open.

5. Sanctions against terrorism: Council renews the EU Terrorist List and designates a new entity

   The Council added one entity to the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism.