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The Council today adopted a package of new anti-money-laundering rules that will protect EU citizens and the EU’s financial system against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. [...]

The Council today approved conclusions on EU security and defence in a context of an unprecedented combination of threats and challenges, such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, [...]

The Council has approved conclusions on the future of cybersecurity, focusing on building a more secure and resilient Union. Recognizing the increasing complexity of cyber threats and global [...]

The Council today adopted a decision extending the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2026, with a budget allocation of [...]

The EU Council has modified its framework on restrictive measures to combat terrorism, introducing a humanitarian exception to asset freeze measures for a 12-month period. This allows specified [...]

The European Union has launched EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, a defensive maritime security operation aimed at restoring and protecting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf. This operation, [...]

Bartjan Wegter was appointed as the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (EU CTC). His five-year term will start on 1 March 2024. Mr Wegter succeeds Ilkka Salmi, who has held the office since October [...]

On December 11, the Council adopted a decision launching the EU security and defence initiative in support of West African countries of the Gulf of Guinea, for an initial duration of two years. [...]

The Council has approved conclusions focusing on improving support and recognition for victims of terrorism. Acknowledging the devastating impact of terrorism on individuals, the conclusions [...]

On 17 November, the EUISS organised a closed-door roundtable to launch Chaillot Paper 179 on EU and North Africa relations to an audience of field experts and policymakers. The meeting was [...]