EU - European Council - Press releases

1. COP30: Council sets EU position for the climate conference in Belém

   The Council today approved conclusions on COP30, reinforcing the EU's commitment to keeping 1.5°C within reach, scaling up climate finance and driving global energy transition and adaptation efforts.

2. Media advisory - Press opportunities of 22 October 2025

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

3. Council pushes for a holistic water strategy to safeguard water resources and boost resilience

   The Council today approved conclusions on the European water resilience strategy, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to safeguarding water resources, boosting resilience and addressing climate challenges.

4. President Costa to discuss housing crisis with Presidents of Committee of the Regions and European Economic and Social Committee Presidents

   On 22 October, the President of the European Council, António Costa will meet the President of the Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttő and Economic and Social Committee’s outgoing President Oliver Röpke and incoming President Séamus Boland. The meeting will focus on how to address the housing crisis across the EU. It takes place ahead of the Tripartite Social Summit and the European Council discussion on housing.

5. Press briefing - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 27-28 October 2025

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 22 October 2025 at 18.00.