European Council - Consilium
WEBJun 28, 2024 · The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, the European Council President and the President of the European Commission.
The general data protection regulation - Consilium
WEBLearn about the GDPR, the strongest privacy and security law in the world, that governs how personal data of EU individuals may be processed and transferred. Find out the rights of data subjects, the obligations of controllers and processors, the sanctions for breaches and the application of the regulation.
The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland explained
WEBJan 11, 2024 · The Protocol avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit and protects the EU single market and the Good Friday Agreement. The Windsor Framework, agreed in February 2023, provides new solutions to address practical issues and safeguard the interests of people and businesses in Northern Ireland.
Terrorism in the EU: facts and figures - Consilium
WEBJan 27, 2024 · The web page provides data on terrorist attacks and arrests in the EU member states from 2010 to 2021, based on Europol reports. It shows the types, trends and locations of terrorist activities in the EU, as well as the EU's work to tackle terrorism.
Cybersecurity: how the EU tackles cyber threats - Consilium
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Learn about the EU cybersecurity act, which entered into force in 2019 and introduced a single EU-wide certification scheme and a stronger mandate for the EU agency for cybersecurity. Find out how the EU tackles cyber threats, fights cybercrime, and boosts cyber diplomacy and defence.
EU response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Consilium
WEBAug 6, 2024 · The EU and its member states strongly condemn Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of four regions. They have adopted a series of sanctions against Russia, Belarus, Iran and North Korea, and provided political, financial and military support to Ukraine.
How the EU responds to crises and builds resilience
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The EU has various tools and strategies to deal with natural and man-made disasters, health emergencies, food security and other challenges. Learn about the EU civil protection mechanism, the integrated political crisis response, the European Health Union, the food security crisis plan and more.
EU sanctions against Belarus - Consilium
WEBAug 8, 2020 · The EU has imposed sanctions against Belarus for its fraudulent elections, repression, human rights abuses and military support for Russia. Belarus is not a member of the EU and the sanctions are intended to pressure the regime to change its actions.
The European Union Map - Consilium
WEBJan 10, 2024 · A useful geo-political map of the 27 member states of the European Union. It also includes a small map of non-continental and overseas territories of the member states and national flags. This website is the official website of the Council of the EU and the European Council. It is managed by the General Secretariat of the Council, the body of ...
EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council adopts decision …
WEBThe Council has adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and the security of information agreement, which will enter into force on 1 May 2021. The agreements provide legal certainty to the new EU-UK relationship, in the interests of citizens and business on both sides of the channel.