Council of the European Union

From AI-powered crop monitoring to autonomous tractors - digital technology is certainly revolutionising agriculture. But is it living up to its potential? Read our latest publications to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by digital farming 👉 https://europa.eu/!qgdDqw 

We welcomed students from all over Europe to the Council to take part in #ConSIMium, a Council simulation experience. Every year, 27 national teams from all EU member states come to Brussels ready to play their roles as EU leaders, ambassadors, national experts or journalists. This year’s topics: ✅ EU defence industry ✅ critical raw materials What does it feel like to negotiate new EU rules? ➡️ europa.eu/!wCF9VM

EU economy and finance ministers took work forward on the European Semester by adopting conclusions on the alert mechanism report 2025 and agreeing on the 2025 recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area. But what is the European Semester, and how does it work? Learn more about the process here ➡️ europa.eu/!qXQhpf

Did you know? Since its creation, the European Council has held over 250 meetings, bringing together hundreds of leaders! Have you ever wondered which leaders have attended most frequently and how long the longest meeting was? 🔍 Discover these and many more facts and figures about the European Council from 1975 to 2024! 👉 europa.eu/!CqpBf4 

Which countries can be found on the 🧾 EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes? Find out more about the list and what else the EU is doing to promote good tax governance worldwide. 🌍 🔗 https://europa.eu/!hpd3Qm

📜 The Single European Act, which was signed in February 1986, was a significant milestone in the history of EU integration, laying the foundation for the EU single market, which ensures the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital. It also launched foreign policy cooperation and extended qualified majority voting in the Council. More information ➡️ https://europa.eu/!FfxVBf #EUHistory #SingleEuropeanAct #SingleMarket

Are you an EU national with a recognised disability? Our positive action programme for trainees with a disability offers paid traineeships to help you grow your skills and gain valuable experience! ✅ Up to six paid traineeships per year 📅 Apply by 12 March 💶 Monthly grant of €2 214.51 (total amount trainees receive each month) Find out more info:🔗 europa.eu/!fHWHBR

🚀 Space has evolved from a distant frontier to a critical domain in modern warfare. With growing threats to satellites, the strategic importance of space has never been more apparent. Discover our latest publication, which explores space security and the potential consequences of space militarisation. 👉 https://europa.eu/!KTfqbM

📸 From film cameras to digital. 📖 From paper records to smartphones. Since the creation of the European Council in 1974, summits have changed over time! Take a look— can you spot any differences? Comment below! ⬇️ Learn more here: europa.eu/!bq7WnB 

Trainees wanted! Applications are now open 📬 for the September 2025 traineeships at the Council of the EU. Could you be our next trainee? 🔎 Check out the requirements and apply now! ⬇️ https://europa.eu/!NY8pWN