EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Provisional agreement between Council and Parliament makes European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) more future-proof

   A provisional agreement enhances EMSA's role in addressing maritime challenges, like cyber threats, pollution, and the greening of maritime transport.

2. Yemen: Council approves conclusions calling for a renewed momentum in the peace efforts

   The Council adopted conclusions on Yemen, in which it expresses grave concerns over the situation in the country and calls for a renewed momentum in the peace efforts.

3. Chemical weapons: EU sanctions three entities in the Russian Armed Forces over use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

   The Council imposed restrictive measures on three entities belonging to the Russian Armed forces, responsible for the development and use of chemical weapons.

4. Russian hybrid threats: EU lists further 21 individuals and 6 entities and introduces sectoral measures in response to destabilising activities against the EU, its member states and international partners

   The Council imposed restrictive measures against 21 individuals and 6 entities responsible for Russia’s destabilising actions against the EU and its member states and broadened the scope of the sanctions regime to target physical and digital assets, as well as media outlets.

5. Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists further 28 individuals

   The Council imposed restrictive measures on 28 individuals responsible for serious violations of human rights, the repression of democratic opposition, and activities seriously undermining the rule of law in Russia.