EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Cardiovascular health: Council calls for more robust efforts to help prevent cardiovascular diseases

   The Council has approved conclusions on improving cardiovascular health and combating cardiovascular diseases through prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

2. Press briefings - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) of 5-6 December 2024 and Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 9-10 December 2024

   The press briefings ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) and the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 9-10 December 2024 will take place on Wednesday 4 December 2024 starting at 17.00.

3. Council recommends increased protection against second-hand smoke and aerosols

   The Council has adopted a non-binding recommendation that will encourage member states to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in Europe by 2040 as set out in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

4. Press briefing - Eurogroup meeting of 9 December 2024

   Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 5 December 2024 at 15.00. 

5. Council calls for greater support to help persons with disabilities access the labour market

   The Council has approved conclusions on fostering the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through employment, reasonable accommodation and rehabilitation.