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EU Council

@EUCouncil

27 EU governments making decisions together in the European Council & Council of the EU. Learn, participate, share. Latest news @eucouncilpress #eucouncil #euco

Brussels, Belgium

Joined October 2010

EU Council
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At their 11th bilateral summit, the 🇪🇺 and 🇰🇷: ✅launched a competitiveness partnership ✅signed a digital trade agreement ✅reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism ✅agreed to strengthen cooperation in security and defence More info → link.europa.eu/BgWVPj
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🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Ireland will hold the Council presidency from July until the end of December 2026. Ireland’s presidency website was launched today, unveiling its programme and priorities. Curious to learn more? Visit the website now 👉 Ireland2026.eu @Ireland2026eu
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António Costa
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Welcome to Brussels, dear President @Jaemyung_Lee. The Republic of Korea is a strategic partner for the EU. We are united in our shared commitment to democracy, the rules of law and fair trade. I look forward to further deepening our cooperation at today’s summit.
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The EU-Republic of Korea summit has just started. The EU and the Republic of Korea share a dynamic trade relationship worth over €124 billion in goods in 2025. The country is the EU's 8th-largest trading partner. More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/jxXywG
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EU Council Press
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.@EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN strike deal to boost 🇪🇺 defence industry and readiness. The new rules will: ✔️facilitate defence investments and conditions ✔️accelerate permit-granting procedures ✔️simplify intra-EU transfers of defence-related products 👇
Simplification: Council and Parliament strike deal to boost EU defence industry and readiness
From consilium.europa.eu
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EU Council
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Jun 10
Happy Portugal Day! 🇵🇹 Feliz Dia de Portugal! On 10 June, Portugal celebrates its national day, honouring the country, its people, and Portuguese communities around the world. The Portuguese flag combines green and red, symbolising hope and courage. 👇 link.europa.eu/4N9qDn
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EU Council Press
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Jun 9
@EUCouncil and Europarl_EN strike deal to help growing businesses thrive and accelerate digitalisation Read our press release👇
Simplification: Council and Parliament strike deal to help growing businesses thrive and accelerate...
From consilium.europa.eu
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EU Council
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Jun 9
The Council has set its negotiating position on the European business wallets. A digital tool that the EU is working on to help businesses and public administrations manage operations and interactions online: · simply · securely · across borders. More: link.europa.eu/fGpVmd
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Jun 8
Ministers approved conclusions on the EU ports strategy. As ports evolve into multifunctional hubs, member states note their key role in: • a strong, competitive EU • security and resilience • decarbonisation • innovation and digitalisation. More: link.europa.eu/CqCP6r
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EU Council
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Jun 8
The next 🇪🇺 🇰🇷 summit will take place on Wednesday. The leaders will discuss how to further deepen bilateral cooperation in key areas: ▪️trade ▪️defence and security ▪️digital technologies ▪️energy They will also discuss geopolitical developments. → link.europa.eu/BgWVPj
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EU Council
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Jun 8
The EU has sanctioned: 🚫the Hormozgan Provincial Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, who has assumed control of the Strait of Hormuz 🚫2 individuals supporting Iran's actions impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation 🔗link.europa.eu/n3nrV6
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Jun 8
The EU has adopted new rules to shield its steel sector from the effects of global overcapacity. The new rules introduce a revised tariff-rate quota system with tighter import quotas and higher duties on excess imports. More ➡️link.europa.eu/pnp3Wt
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EU Council
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Jun 8
🌊 Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. 🌊 Oceans are under pressure. Yet they give us so much: Oxygen to breathe. Food and livelihoods. A stable climate. Protecting the ocean means protecting life on Earth.👇 link.europa.eu/Hnm3VF #WorldOceansDay
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