EUROGROUP,COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

Press material Wednesday, 02 October 2024

● Council of the EU   02/10/2024 12:43 | Press release | Court of Justice of the European Union: member states’ representatives appoint nine judges and an advocate-general   The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed nine judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Court of Justice of the European Union includes the Court of Justice and the General Court. Two judges were appointed to the Court of Justice: Mr Niels FENGER (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2027) Mr Andreas KUMIN (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030) Seven judges were appointed to the General Court: Mr Juraj SCHWARCZ (from the date of the entry into force of this decision to 31 August 2028) Mr Hervé CASSAGNABÈRE (from 7 October 2024 to 31 August 2025) Mr Raphaël MEYER (from 7 October 2024 to 31 August 2028) Ms Suzanne KINGSTON (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031) Mr Colm MAC EOCHAIDH (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031) Mr José MARTÍN Y PÉREZ DE NANCLARES (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031) Mr Miguel SAMPOL PUCURULL (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031) In addition, Mr Andrea BIONDI was appointed advocate-general to the Court of Justice from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. The relevant decisions will enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Background The judges and advocates-general are appointed by common accord of the governments of the member states after consultation of a panel responsible for giving an opinion on prospective candidates' suitability to perform the duties concerned. They are chosen from among individuals whose independence is beyond doubt. For appointment to the Court of Justice, candidates must possess the qualifications required for appointment, in their respective countries, to the highest judicial offices, or be jurisconsults of recognised competence. For appointment to the General Court, candidates must possess the ability required for appointment to high judicial office.

 

Press material Tuesday, 01 October 2024     ● Council of the EU   01/10/2024 23:08 | Press release | Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel   The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel. Once again, a dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliations risks fuelling an uncontrollable regional escalation which is in no one’s interest. The EU remains fully committed to lower the tensions and contribute to de-escalation to avoid a dangerous regional conflict. The EU is and will continue to be in close contact with all actors to this end. We call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint.   Press material Tuesday, 01 October 2024     ● Eurogroup   01/10/2024 10:11 | Media advisory | Press briefing - Eurogroup meeting of 7 October 2024   The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Thursday, 3 October at 14.00. The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing 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 Justus Lipsius main press room. If you haven't registered for one of the previous Eurogroup press events, please use this link to do so and have the possibility to ask questions remotely. Deadline for registration: Thursday, 3 October, 13.00. Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.   Press material Monday, 30 September 2024     ● Council of the EU   30/09/2024 16:33 | Media advisory | Media advisory - Informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 30 September 2024   Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Chair: Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy +/- 17.00 Beginning of the Informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers Situation in the Middle East following recent events +/- 18.30 At the end of the meeting, press statement by High Representative Josep Borrell in live streaming. U.S.Department of the Treasury,update   Meetings Wednesday, 02 October 2024     ● Council of the EU   02/10/2024 11:55 | Meetings | Agenda highlights - Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 8 October 2024   The Council will discuss the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Ministers will discuss the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Council will be expected to approve conclusions on climate finance and on the revision of the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.