The Council and @Europarl_EN reached a provisional agreement on the European defence industry programme (EDIP). Through the programme, the EU will provide €1.5 billion in the form of grants to boost the EU’s defence readiness in the period 2025-2027. More information 👇

Happy anniversary, @FAO! For 80 years, the Food and Agriculture Organisation has led the fight against hunger. The EU will remain the world’s largest development aid donor and the @UN's greatest backer. Let us continue building a world where food is a right, not a privilege.

The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the EU defence readiness roadmap, which is expected to provide clear objectives and goals, as well as concrete milestones on how to achieve EU defence readiness by 2030. Read the main results of #FAC ⤵️

The @EUCouncil today decided on its position regarding the provision of a further €500 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Jordan More👇

The defence ministers of the 23 EU countries that are also part of @NATO will attend the NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels today. The EU-NATO partnership is crucial for maintaining security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area 👇

EU defence ministers will meet in Brussels today to discuss defence readiness. #FAC The EU is committed to becoming more responsible for its own defence and better equipped to act and deal autonomously with immediate and future challenges and threats. Find out more ⬇️

Together for peace.

The entry/exit system is live as of 12 October 2025! Boosting border security, tracking visa overstayers and speeding up controls at EU borders. For smarter, safer travel! 👇 https://t.co/Ejupa5OeBi

The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit marks an important step in the path towards peace in Gaza — and a brighter future for Palestinians and Israelis. In our meeting today, together with the international community, I reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to turn this plan into a lasting success.

The Council has extended the sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for the development and use of chemical weapons until 16 October 2026. The EU stands united in supporting chemical disarmament and non-proliferation. More info ⤵️

Hope begins today in Sharm El-Sheikh. Thanks to @POTUS, to all the mediators, and to all those who kept working along the way and never gave up, today we celebrate hope and look forward to peace. Today’s collective pledge brings us one step closer to a lasting peace, grounded

Today at the #JHA Council ministers approved a decision to allow the EU to sign the UN Convention against cybercrime. This treaty will boost cooperation on cybercrime investigations and criminalise acts like IT fraud, hacking or disseminating online child abuse material. 👇

All living Israeli hostages are now free and finally reunited with their families after more than two years of unbearable pain. This is a moment of joy, hope, and celebration. It is also a moment to remember those who did not return. Today is an important step on the path to

The Council has adopted new rules on toy safety. They will: 🎯 protect consumers from more harmful chemicals 🎯 reduce the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU, including online 🎯 make the EU toy industry more competitive Find out more →

The Council has agreed to reduce or eliminate customs duties for several agri-food products from #Ukraine This decision will: ➡️ enhance trade flows between the EU and Ukraine ➡️ ensure the gradual alignment of Ukraine to EU standards ➡️ set up a robust safeguard mechanism 👇

Today, the entry/exit system (EES) gets underway. This new digital border system will streamline travel, enhance security, and improve the efficiency of border controls for non-EU nationals entering or exiting the EU. More 👇 https://t.co/qs4CFnDXaG

Happy national day to all Spanish people! 🇪🇸 & 🇪🇺 In 2025, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Accession of Spain to what was then the European Economic Community. For info about the Council in Spanish →

¡Feliz Fiesta Nacional, España! España debate, negocia y adopta la legislación de la UE en el Consejo junto con los demás países de la UE. ¿Cómo afecta a tu vida diaria? Consulta nuestro sitio web ↓

Statement by @KajaKallas on behalf of the 🇪🇺 on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict Read the full statement 👇

Today, #ECOFIN ministers: 📌updated the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions 📌adopted conclusions on tax incentives to boost clean industry in the EU 📌gave the green light to conclusions on climate finance 📌approved Spain's modified recovery and resilience plan More ⬇️