Press Briefing for Foreign Affairs Council

EU Council Sanctions Press Releases

Published March 11th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The Council of the EU announced a press briefing for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on March 16, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 13, 2026, and is 'off the record'. Journalists must register by March 13, 2026, at 14:00.

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What changed

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for an upcoming 'off the record' press briefing concerning the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026. The briefing itself will take place on March 13, 2026, at 15:00, and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing accredited journalists to participate either remotely or in person at the Europa building.

Journalists wishing to attend and ask questions must register by March 13, 2026, at 14:00. Those who have previously registered for similar events do not need to re-register. Further instructions will be provided to registered participants after the registration deadline. This notice is informational and does not impose new regulatory obligations, but adherence to the registration deadline is required for participation.

What to do next

Register for the press briefing by March 13, 2026, 14:00, if intending to participate.
Review media accreditation requirements if not already accredited.

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Council of the EU
Media advisory
11 March 2026 13:00

Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 16 March 2026

The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 15.00.

This press briefing will be ' off the record ' and will be given by a senior EEAS official in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building press room.

To attend the event remotely, please use the link below to register and have the possibility to ask questions.

Those who already registered for previous press events of the Foreign Affairs Council do not need to do it again.

Deadline for registration: Friday, 13 March 2026 at 14.00.
Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.
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