EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Forward look: 1 – 14 December 2025

   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.

2. Eurogroup presidency: two ministers put forward their candidacies

   The election of the new president will take place at the next meeting of the Eurogroup on 11 December. The president is elected by a simple majority of the Eurogroup ministers, in line with the Treaty's Protocol 14 on the Eurogroup.

3. Weekly schedule of President António Costa

   Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 01 – 07 December 2025

4. Media advisory - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of 1 and 2 December 2025

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

5. Media advisory - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 1 December 2025

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