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'Russia has launched an energy missile against the European continent and the world'
At the informal European Council in Prague on 7 October, EU leaders discussed Russia's war against Ukraine and its impact on the energy market in Europe. They talked about measures to reduce energy demand, ensure security of supply and guarantee affordable prices.
Press releases
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New Secretary-General of the Council
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Remarks by President Charles Michel following the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government in Prague
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Forward look: 10 - 23 October 2022
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Remarks by President Charles Michel ahead of the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government in Prague
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Statement following quadrilateral meeting between President Aliyev, Prime Minister Pashinyan, President Macron and President Michel, 6 October 2022
Ongoing and past meetings
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Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Prague
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Meeting of the European Political Community
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Economic and Financial Affairs Council
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Eurogroup
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EU-Israel Association Council
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Extraordinary Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy)
Future meetings
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Informal meeting of energy ministers
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Informal meeting of employment and social affairs ministers
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Justice and Home Affairs Council
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Informal meeting of Eurogroup ministers in inclusive format with the US Treasury Secretary
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Agriculture and Fisheries Council
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Foreign Affairs Council
What is the Council?
The role of the European Council and the Council of the EU explained
The European Council
The European Council consists of the heads of state or government of the EU's member states, together with its President and the European Commission President. It defines the EU's general political direction and priorities.
The Council of the EU
The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Informally also known as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.