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❗Tuesday, 29 September at 14.00❗ 📝Press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 1-2 October 2026 #JHA ⏱️Registration deadline: Tuesday, 29 September at 13.00 Instructions 👇 consilium.europa.eu/en/press…

Press briefing - Justice and Home Affairs Council of 1 and 2 October 2026

The press briefing ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council will take place on Tuesday, 29 October 2026 at 14.00.

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❗ NOW available – Forward look of @EUCouncil meetings until 11 October #AGRIFISH #FACdefence #JHA #ECOFIN Read it here 👇 link.europa.eu/Kv7RG3

Forward look: 28 September - 11 October 2026

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

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Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 28-29 September 2026 #AGRIFISH 📝Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇 link.europa.eu/M8vw3p
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❗Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026 #FAC #Defence 📝Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇 link.europa.eu/DXPHYx

Media advisory - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026

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

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❗NOW available: background brief ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 28-29 September 2026. #AGRIFISH Read it here 👇 link.europa.eu/vkbGK3
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❗NOW available: background brief ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026. #FAC #Defence Read it here 👇 link.europa.eu/4nkHNQ
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.@eucopresident António Costa addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the European Union. Read his speech here 👇 link.europa.eu/xXBWxm

Speech by President António Costa at the 81st United Nations General Assembly

European Council President António Costa addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the European Union.

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EU Council Press retweeted
António Costa
@eucopresident
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Today I will address the @UN General Assembly on behalf of the EU. My message: we need multilateralism to solve global challenges. The truth is that when we act together, multilateralism delivers for people. Follow live 👇🏼 #UNGA81 #UNGA nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1kKzDPWQQ…

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My address to the UN General Assembly
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Russian hybrid threats: @EUCouncil lists Xenia Fedorova - a Russian media figure and former senior executive of RT France - over information manipulation and interference More ⤵️ link.europa.eu/B3Gtxp

Russian hybrid threats: EU lists Xenia Fedorova over information manipulation activities

The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against a Russian individual responsible for engaging in Russia’s continued hybrid activities, notably information manipulation and interference.

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#Ukraine Facility: @EUCouncil approves the eighth payment of nearly €3 billion to Kyiv 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦and welcomes 🇳🇴Norway’s voluntary contribution of NOK 1 billion in non-repayable support. #StandWithUkraine More 👇 link.europa.eu/c4XDhd

Ukraine support: Council approves payment of nearly €3 billion and welcomes Norway’s financial...

Council approves nearly €3 billion for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility and welcomes Norway’s voluntary contribution of approximately € 92 million.

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The EU stands with Armenia 🇪🇺🇦🇲 @EUCouncil adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures for Armenian products, to support the country's economy hit by Russia's trade restrictions. Read more 👇 link.europa.eu/wrH4df

Armenia: Council adopts temporary trade measures to reduce import tariffs

The Council adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures to support Armenian exports following trade restrictions recently imposed by Russia

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Competitiveness Council of 24 September 2026 #COMPET 📝Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇 link.europa.eu/tVVQwk

Media advisory - Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry and research) of 24 Septem...

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

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❗Friday, 25 September at 12.30❗ 💻 Press briefing ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 28-29 September 2026 #AGRIFISH ⏱️ Registration deadline: Friday, 25 September at 11.30 📝Instructions 👇 link.europa.eu/dprRNR

Press briefing - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 28-29 September 2026

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 12.30.

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❗Friday, 25 September at 09.50❗ 💻 Press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026 #FAC #Defence 📝Instructions 👇 ⏱️ Registration deadline: Friday, 25 September at 09.00 link.europa.eu/4CQtKr

Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 28 September 2026

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will take place on 25 September 2026 at 09.50.

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#OneEuropeOneMarket: @EUCouncil agrees its first climate deliverable ➡️ a targeted amendment for a stronger and resilient market stability reserve under the #EUETS. Read more 👇 link.europa.eu/WC4twQ

Market stability reserve: Council agrees targeted amendment for a resilient and predictable carbon...

The Council of the European Union set its position ahead of negotiations with the Parliament on amending and reinforcing the market stability reserve.

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Ukraine's territorial integrity: @EUCouncil extends >3000 individual listings for a further three years The EU remains determined to further increase pressure on Russia so that it stops its brutal war and engages in meaningful peace negotiations More 👇 link.europa.eu/q84xPV

Ukraine's territorial integrity: EU extends individual listings for three years

The Council prolonged the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another 36 months,...

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🇪🇺🇩🇯 The EU is reinforcing its partnership with Djibouti. Under the #EPF, the @EUCouncil increases support for the Djibouti Armed Forces to €20 million. The action strengthens maritime security & freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. More 👇 consilium.europa.eu/en/press…

European Peace Facility: Council increases support for the Djibouti Armed Forces to €20 million

The Council adopted a decision to amend the first assistance measure by increasing financial allocations to €20 million under the EPF to further strengthen the defence capacities of the Djibouti...

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EU Council Press retweeted
António Costa
@eucopresident
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Delighted to convene the first ever Partners for Multilateralism Summit #P4M, together with 🇦🇺, 🇧🇧, 🇨🇦, 🇮🇳 and 🇰🇪 as co-sponsors at #UNGA81, a wide and diverse representation of the international community. Follow our opening remarks live👇🏼 nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1nJOLQAkM…

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Opening remarks - Partners for Multilateralism Summit
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General Affairs Council of 22 September 2026 #GAC 📝Check the indicative programme and the press opportunities 👇 consilium.europa.eu/en/press…

Media advisory - General Affairs Council of 22 September 2026

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

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🗓️Tuesday 22 September at 15:00 📝Off-the-record press briefing ahead of the Competitiveness Council ⏱️Deadline for registration: Tuesday, 22 September at 14:00 Instructions 👇 link.europa.eu/xpWRTV

Press briefing - Competitiveness Council of 24 September 2026

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 15.00.

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