EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory – Informal video conference of energy ministers of 31 March 2026

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

2. Human rights in Iran: Council extends sanctions regime until April 2027

   The Council extended EU restrictive measures responding to serious human rights violations in Iran until 13 April 2027.

3. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Council extends framework for restrictive measures until March 2027

   The Council extended the framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another year, until 31 March 2027.

4. Maritime security: Council updates mandates of EU naval operations ASPIDES and ATALANTA

   The Council adopted two decisions revising the mandates of Operations ASPIDES and ATALANTA.

5. Consumer protection: Council gives final sign off to additional safeguards for package travel users

   Council gives its final approval to the package travel directive.