EU Council Press Briefings for Transport, Energy, and Environment Councils

EU Council Sanctions Press Releases

Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for press briefings preceding the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) on March 16 and the Environment Council on March 17, 2026. Journalists are invited to register for a hybrid format briefing by March 13, 2026.

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This document is a media advisory from the Council of the EU announcing upcoming press briefings related to the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) meeting on March 16, 2026, and the Environment Council meeting on March 17, 2026. The briefings will be held on March 13, 2026, in a hybrid format, with a registration deadline of 15:00 on the same day.

Journalists wishing to attend and ask questions must register by the specified deadline. This notice serves as an informational announcement for media accreditation and participation in these preparatory briefings. No regulatory changes or new obligations are introduced by this advisory itself.

What to do next

Register for the press briefing by March 13, 2026, 15:00 CET if attending remotely or in person.
Ensure media accreditation is up-to-date if planning to attend.

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Council of the EU
Media advisory
12 March 2026 09:15

Press briefings - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 March, and Environment Council of 17 March 2026

The press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) will take place Friday, 13 March 2026 at 16.00, followed by the press briefing ahead of the Environment Council.

These back-to-back and "off the record" press briefings will take place 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 Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, or the Environment Council do not need to do it again.