Trade & Sanctions

Press Briefing for General Affairs Council

The Council of the EU has announced a press briefing for the General Affairs Council on March 17, 2026. The briefing will take place on March 16, 2026, and is designated as 'off the record'. Registration is required for journalists wishing to attend.

Media Advisory: Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative program, including discussions on Russia's war against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the EU Southern Neighbourhood.

European Council Meeting Press Briefing Advisory

The European Council has announced a press briefing for the upcoming meeting on March 19-20, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 17, 2026, in a hybrid format, with a registration deadline of 13:30 on the same day. This is an 'off the record' event.

Council Agrees Position to Streamline Artificial Intelligence Rules

The Council of the EU has agreed its position on a proposal to streamline rules for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Key amendments include a prohibition on AI generating non-consensual intimate content and revised timelines for high-risk AI systems, with new application dates set for late 2027 and mid-2028.

Media Advisory: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council Meeting

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the upcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting focused on energy matters. The meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, in Brussels and will cover topics including energy security, grid packages, and financing frameworks for nuclear energy.

President António Costa's Weekly Schedule

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for March 16-19, 2026. The schedule includes various meetings with international leaders and participation in the Tripartite Social Summit and the European Council meeting.

EU Council Forward Look: March 16-29, 2026

The Council of the EU has released a forward look detailing upcoming meetings and key discussion topics between March 16-29, 2026. Topics include foreign affairs, energy, environmental standards, and economic policy.

FY 2026 YSEALI Academic Fellows Program Opportunity

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer the FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program. This program will fund approximately eight institutes for undergraduate and recent graduate students from Southeast Asia, focusing on themes such as economic prosperity and natural resources.

National UI Convening Reimbursement Instructions

The Employment and Training Administration has issued reimbursement instructions for the 2026 National Unemployment Insurance Convening. State Workforce Agencies are eligible to apply for reimbursement for travel expenses related to the event.

NOAA Seeks Proposals for Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for its Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prevention program. Approximately $2.5 million is available for three to five projects focused on testing and developing technologies to prevent, control, or mitigate HABs. The solicitation prioritizes proposals for comprehensive testing of control technologies.