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@consilium.europa.euNegotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget are moving forward.
The Irish presidency has presented a revised negotiating box for 2028–2034 to guide discussions among EU leaders.
Find out more about the next MFF 👉 link.europa.eu/f36ctt
@consilium.europa.euThe Council has agreed its position on the market integration and supervision package, which aims to:
🔹 improve access to finance for businesses
🔹 offer investors more opportunities
🔹 better integrate and supervise EU financial markets
More ➡️ link.europa.eu/bYq6R4
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.euReposted by @consilium.europa.euHeartfelt congratulations to judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. A truly deserved honour at a very timely moment, as international law faces mounting pressure.
@consilium.europa.euThe Council has updated the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, removing Panama 🇵🇦 and Viet Nam 🇻🇳 following progress on tax cooperation.
📌 8 jurisdictions now remain on the list.
Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/xr88Vx
@consilium.europa.euEuro area finance ministers met today to discuss:
🔹 upcoming IMF and World Bank Group meetings
🔹 savings and investments union
🔹 effectiveness and efficiency of public finances
🔹 energy market developments
More on the #Eurogroup meeting ➡️ link.europa.eu/JfyGRp
@consilium.europa.euThe EU has extended its sanctions in response to Russia's hybrid threats until 9 October 2027.
The sanctions target those responsible for Russia's continued and intensified hybrid activities against the EU, its member states and its partners.
More: link.europa.eu/NvyfWP
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.euReposted by @consilium.europa.euThe Mediterranean is central to the European Union’s security, resilience and prosperity. Developments in the Middle East directly affect the EU’s security and economic interests, particularly in the Mediterranean.
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.euReposted by @consilium.europa.euToday we remember the victims of the horrific Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 in Israel. We pay tribute to the Israeli and foreign citizens massacred that day and stand with their families and loved ones. We also remember the injured and those taken hostage.
@consilium.europa.eu🇪🇺🇲🇩 Moldova's future is firmly anchored in the EU.
At the 10th Association Council, the EU and Moldova reiterated their strong partnership and announced the disbursement of €157 million under the Growth Plan funding.
Read the joint statement: link.europa.eu/MJj8PN
@consilium.europa.euHappy German Unity Day! 🇩🇪 On 3 October, Germany celebrates its national day, honouring the country, its people, and the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. The German flag combines black, red and gold, colours that symbolise Germany’s history, unity and freedom.
@consilium.europa.euThe Council has adopted new rules to make returns more effective for people with no right to stay in the EU.
The rules:
🔹introduce a European return order
🔹strengthen rules in case of security risks
🔹open the possibility of return hubs outside the EU
Read our release➡️ link.europa.eu/vTpYqH
@consilium.europa.euHappy Independence Day, Cyprus! 🇨🇾 Χρόνια πολλά, Κύπρος! On 1 October, 🇨🇾 celebrates its Independence Day. The copper-coloured map of Cyprus on the Cypriot flag reflects the island’s historic association with copper, while the two olive branches symbolise peace 🕊️
@consilium.europa.euHow is the EU supporting Europe’s fishing sector? 🎣
For 2028–2034, the Council’s position supports:
⚓ modernising fleets
⚡ energy transition
👷 better working conditions
🌊 sustainable fisheries
More here: link.europa.eu/7FpyRX
@consilium.europa.eu🛰️ Space data and services are essential to Europe's societies, economy and daily life.
Irresponsible and hostile behaviour in space can disrupt vital services and impact citizens and businesses.
Find out how the EU is responding to space threats: link.europa.eu/dRNKP4
@consilium.europa.euThe EU adopted new rules to make medicines more accessible, affordable, and secure for Europeans.
What does it mean?
💊incentives to develop priority antibiotics
💊reducing regulatory burden on industry
💊reinforcing security of supply to prevent shortages
Find out more: link.europa.eu/MKxxmY
@consilium.europa.euNew EU sanctions target 10 members of the judiciary involved in barring the Yabloko political party from Russia's recent State Duma elections.
Yabloko was the only political party that openly opposed Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
More: link.europa.eu/X7nBXh
@consilium.europa.euThe EU has sanctioned an additional 37 individuals and entities responsible for the:
🚫 deportation
🚫 forcible transfer
🚫 forced assimilation
of Ukrainian children.
The EU is committed to bringing every child unlawfully taken by Russia back home.
More: link.europa.eu/rcTJX9
@consilium.europa.euThe Council has approved 5 projects under the European defence industry programme, focusing on:
✅ drones and counter-drone systems
✅ maritime and seabed defence
✅ space
✅ air and missile defence
✅ protection of Europe's Eastern flank
Read more: link.europa.eu/rKwTY7
@consilium.europa.euThe Council has decided to renew until 30 June 2027 the mandates of two civilian missions in the Middle East:
📌 EU Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah)
📌 EU Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)
More: link.europa.eu/jQNg7b
@consilium.europa.euMoving to another EU country to live or work? 🇪🇺
The Council has adopted new rules to make accessing your social security rights clearer, fairer, and easier.
The aim:
🚀 fair labour mobility
🚀 ensuring your entitlements follow you across borders
More ➡️ link.europa.eu/9mwQNf
