EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Media advisory - European Council meeting of 19-20 March 2026

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

2. Déclaration du président António Costa lors de la conférence de presse à l’issue du Sommet social tripartite du 18 mars 2026

   Déclaration du président António Costa au cours de la conférence de presse à l’issue du Sommet social tripartite du 18 mars 2026.

3. Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit of 18 March 2026

   EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels and held a discussion focused on ‘Investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs’.

4. EU and Montenegro provisionally close chapter on Trans-European networks in accession negotiations

   The 26th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapter 21 on Trans-European networks.

5. Bioeconomy: Council backs moving bio-based innovations from lab to production

   The Council has approved conclusions on the EU bioeconomy strategy, with a focus on moving bio-based solutions from lab to deployment through innovation and investments.