COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,EUROGROUP, update

Press material Sunday 15 October 2023

● European Council   15/10/2023 19:06 | Press release | Statement of the Members of the European Council on the situation in the Middle East   Today, the members of the European Council have adopted a statement that sets the EU’s common position on the unfolding situation in the Middle East. The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas and its brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks across Israel and deeply deplores the loss of lives. There is no justification for terror. We strongly emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law in the face of such violent and indiscriminate attacks. We reiterate the importance to ensure the protection of all civilians at all times in line with International Humanitarian Law. We call on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without any precondition. We reiterate the importance of the provision of urgent humanitarian aid and stand ready to continue supporting those civilians most in need in Gaza in coordination with partners, ensuring that such assistance is not abused by terrorist organisations. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation. We remain committed to a lasting and sustainable peace based on the two-state solution through reinvigorated efforts in the Middle East Peace Process. We underline the need to engage broadly with the legitimate Palestinian authorities as well as regional and international partners who could have a positive role to play in preventing further escalation.

 

Press material Monday 16 October 2023

● European Council   16/10/2023 10:33 | Media advisory | Press briefing before the extraordinary European Council of 17 October 2023   The press briefing ahead of the extraordinary European Council of 17 October 2023 will take place today Monday 16 October 2023 at 13.00. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius building press room or remotely. To attend the event remotely, please use this link to register and have the possibility to ask questions. EU accredited journalists who already registered for previous high level press events in 2022 and 2023 do not need to do it again. • Deadline for registration: Monday 16 October 2023 at 12.00. Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Meetings Monday 16 October 2023   ● Council of the EU   16/10/2023 09:34 | MEETING | Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 17 October 2023   Background brief - Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 17 October 2023

Press material Monday 16 October 2023

● Council of the EU   16/10/2023 08:42 | Media advisory | Media advisory – Eurogroup meeting of 16 October and Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 17 October 2023   Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Monday 16 October - Eurogroup meeting, Luxembourg Chaired by Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup 12.00 Arrivals (live streaming) 14.00 Eurogroup meeting in inclusive format (roundtable) Transatlantic economic dialogue The Future of European Capital and Financial Markets: exchange of views with market participants on drivers for unlocking capital funding in the EU Preparation of the Euro Summit After the agenda point on transatlantic economic dialogue - a short joint press point by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe and US State Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen at +/- 15:35 in live streaming +/- 18.00 Eurogroup meeting in regular format (roundtable) Euro area priorities in the Recovery and Resilience Plans and the implementation of the euro area recommendations: taking stock Digital euro – Stocktake on the advancement of the project Debrief on international meetings Miscellaneous At the end of the meeting (+/- 19.30) - Press conference with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe, Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni and ESM Managing Director Pierre Gramegna (live streaming). Videos and photos from the event Tuesday 17 October - Economic and Financial Affairs Council, Luxembourg Chaired by Nadia Calviño, acting Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation 08.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 08.15 Doorstep by Nadia Calviño (live streaming) 08.30 Ecofin breakfast (roundtable) 10.30 Beginning of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council Adoption of the agenda Approval of "A" items: - non-legislative list - legislative list (public session) +/- 10.45 - Economic governance review (public session) - Current financial services legislative proposals (public session) - Any other business: Status of the implementation of financial services legislation - Economic recovery in Europe - Economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine - Conclusions on climate finance in view of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 28) from 30 November to 12 December 2023 - Follow-up to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting of 12-13 October 2023 and the IMF annual meetings At the end of the meeting (+/- 13.30) - Press conference with acting Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño, and Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis (live streaming). Videos and photos from the event Arrangements for the press conferences Both press conferences will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the ECC Luxembourg press room. If you haven't registered for one of the previous Eurogroup or Economic and Financial Affairs Council press events, please use this link to do so and have the possibility to ask questions remotely. Deadline for registration: Monday, 16 October 2023, 13.00 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline. Meeting page – Eurogroup meeting of 16 October 2023 Meeting page – Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 17 October 2023 Press material Monday 16 October 2023   ● European Council   16/10/2023 14:16 | Media advisory | Press briefing before the US-EU summit of 20 October 2023   The press briefing ahead of the US-EU summit of 20 October 2023 will take place on Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 15.00 (CET). This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius building press room or remotely. To attend the event remotely, please use this link to register and have the possibility to ask questions. EU accredited journalists who already registered for previous high level press events in 2022 and 2023 do not need to do it again. • Deadline for registration: Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 14.00. Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.