The Council adopted a set of implementing decisions making the financial assistance under the SAFE regulation available to eight EU member states and adopted decisions authorising the EU to sign and conclude the bilateral agreement between the EU and Canada.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/254 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/239 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia.

Information about accreditation requirements for the one-year badge (2026)

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 9-15 February 2026.

As Russia’s war of aggression continues, the Council agreed its position regarding the legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine. The Ukraine support loan will become repayable only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.

European Council President António Costa invited the EU leaders to an informal EU leaders' retreat on 12 February 2026 in Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, dedicated to strengthening the single market in a new geoeconomic context.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the fifth anniversary of the coup in Myanmar.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in United Nations human rights fora in 2026.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2-8 February 2026.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement, the 15th meeting of the Association Council reaffirmed the importance of the strategic partnership between the two parties, highlighting the progress made in various areas and the joint commitment to enhanced cooperation, in particular in the context of regional and international challenges.

The Council adopted a second assistance measure for Armenia worth €20 million under the European Peace Facility.

The Council adopted restrictive measures against six individuals in view of Russia’s destabilising activities against the EU and its member states and partners.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/122 of 16 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The Council listed seven individuals for serious human rights violations and abuses, and threatening the peace, stability and security of Sudan.

The Council imposed restrictive measures related to serious human rights violations in Iran and to Iran’s continued military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of Viet Nam, Lương Cường, on 29 January 2026, in Hanoi, Viet Nam. At the press statement following the meeting, he highlighted that the agreement for a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was elevating the EU-Viet Nam relationship to a higher level.

The EU and Vietnam agreed on a Joint statement on upgrading relations between the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the European Union to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, in Hanoi (Viet Nam), on 29 January 2026.

President of the European Council António Costa presented the main results of the discussions of the leaders during the 16th EU-India summit held in New Delhi (India) on 27 January 2026.

The leaders of the European Union and India held their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, India on 27 January 2026, and agreed on a joint statement.