EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Leaders’ statement on the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran

   Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Carney, President Dan, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Frostadóttir, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Siliņa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Takaichi, President of the European Commission von der Leyen, President of the European Council Costa.

2. EU-UK relations: member states greenlight EU-UK deal on Gibraltar

   Member states’ representatives greenlight signature and provisional application of EU-UK agreement on Gibraltar.

3. Israel: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the approval of the Death Penalty Bill by the Israeli Parliament

   The European Union issued a statement reiterating its principled position against the death penalty in all cases and circumstances and expresses deep concern over Israel’s approval of the Death Penalty Bill as a grave regression from its de facto moratorium The EU urges Israel to abide by its previous position and its obligations under international law and democratic principles, noting that capital punishment violates the right to life, risks ill-treatment, has no proven deterrent effect, and renders judicial errors irreversible.

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

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

5. 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.