EU - European Council - Press releases

1. EU and Montenegro provisionally close another five chapters in accession negotiations

   The 24th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapters 3 on right of establishment and freedom to provide services, 4 on free movement of capital and 6 on company law.

2. Leaders’ statement on Ukraine

   Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in Berlin (Germany) on 15 December 2025.

3. Ninth EU–Lebanon Association Council (Brussels, 15 December 2025) - Joint Press Release

   The European Union and Lebanon held today in Brussels the ninth meeting of the EU–Lebanon Association Council. The two sides reviewed the state of EU–Lebanon relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing the bilateral partnership within the framework of the Association Agreement and partnership priorities.

4. Media advisory - General Affairs Council and 24th Accession Conference with Montenegro, 16 December 2025

   Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

5. Media advisory - Environment Council of 16 December 2025

   Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.