EU Council Sanctions Press Releases

European Council President Costa to Visit Baku

The European Council announced that President Costa will visit Baku on March 11 for high-level meetings with Azerbaijani officials. Discussions will focus on energy cooperation and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, highlighting Azerbaijan's strategic importance to the EU.

President's Weekly Schedule

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for March 9-11, 2026. The schedule includes a video conference with Middle East leaders, a speech at the Annual Ambassadors Conference, and an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan.

EU-GCC Joint Statement on Iran's Attacks Against GCC States

The EU and GCC foreign ministers issued a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks against GCC states and reaffirming their strategic partnership. The statement calls for Iran to cease attacks, reiterates commitments to regional stability, and affirms the GCC's right to self-defense.

EU Law to Protect Vulnerable Adults in Cross-Border Situations

The Council of the EU has agreed on a new law to protect the rights of vulnerable adults in cross-border situations within the EU. This regulation aims to ensure that adults who require support due to conditions like Alzheimer's have their autonomy and choices respected when moving between member states.

EU Farmers' Negotiating Position in Food Supply Chain Strengthened

The EU Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to amend regulations governing agricultural products and the common agricultural policy. This aims to strengthen farmers' negotiating position in the food supply chain through measures like mandatory written contracts and enhanced producer organizations.

Press Briefing for Economic and Financial Affairs Council

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for a press briefing preceding the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting on March 10, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 9, 2026, and is open to EU accredited journalists.

EU Statement on Third Countries Aligning with Russia Sanctions

The EU has announced that eight third countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, and Ukraine) have aligned with the EU's restrictive measures concerning Russia. This alignment ensures their national policies conform to the EU's Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/432, which added eight natural persons to the sanctions list.