EU - European Council - Press releases

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Media advisory - Tripartite Social Summit of 18 March 2026

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

4. Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa on the Druzhba pipeline

   President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on the Druzhba pipeline.

5. European electoral act: Council agrees to allow proxy voting for MEPs during pregnancy and after giving birth

   Council agrees to facilitate proxy voting at the European Parliament by amending the European electoral act.