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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The far-right group "Bloc montpelliérain" dissolved by the Council of Ministers, government announces

The French government has officially dissolved the far-right group "Bloc montpelliérain" due to its calls for violence, hatred, and discrimination.

Mar 4 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Council of Ministers Sends the Intern Statute to Parliament

The Spanish Council of Ministers has submitted the intern statute to Parliament, which aims to compensate internship-related expenses and limit non-curricular practices, though its approval faces significant challenges.

Mar 3 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Albares appears after the Council of Ministers amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares addressed the media after the Council of Ministers regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East, focusing on Spain's stance towards Iran.

Mar 3 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Foreign ministers of the Gulf countries hold video meeting

The foreign ministers of Gulf countries are holding a video meeting to coordinate a joint response to Iran's missile attacks.

Mar 1 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tuf, approved the reform of sanctions. Yes to restructured fines and plea agreements

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a legislative decree to reform the sanctioning system of the Consolidated Financial Intermediation Act (TUF), aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial market regulations.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 26, 2026 (no. 245-247)

The article reports on various governmental resolutions and announcements from the Polish Council of Ministers, including a strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, and an investment program for modernizing oncology infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 20:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

EU's Foreign Ministers Meet Trump's 'Peace Council'

EU foreign ministers are set to meet with the leader of Trump's 'Peace Council' in Brussels to discuss Gaza's future and other pressing issues.

Feb 23 • 07:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 20, 2026 (item 233)

The article discusses a resolution by the Council of Ministers in Poland regarding the establishment of an investment program for modern oncological infrastructure in Szczecin.

Feb 20 • 20:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys has gone to Cyprus: will participate in the informal EU Trade Council

K. Budrys travels to Cyprus to participate in a meeting of EU trade ministers focusing on various trade issues involving China and critical mineral supplies.

Feb 19 • 15:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the Council of Ministers, one billion allocated to families and businesses affected by cyclone Harry

The Italian government allocates one billion euros to assist families and businesses impacted by cyclone Harry, along with measures for landslide issues in Niscemi.

Feb 18 • 16:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Plan for Energy is Close to Finish

Poland's National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) is nearing completion and will be discussed soon by the Permanent Committee of the Council of Ministers amid ongoing inter-ministerial conflicts.

Feb 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 17, 2026 (item 214)

The article discusses a resolution passed by the Council of Ministers in Poland regarding changes to the National Program for the Protection of Monuments and Historical Care for the years 2023-2026.

Feb 17 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points | The Council of Ministers approves the increase in the minimum wage: how much is earned per hour? Who benefits from it?

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news on political current affairs, live | The Council of Ministers will ask the Prosecutor's Office to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for the creation of child pornography through AI

The Spanish government is urging an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok for their alleged involvement in the creation of child pornography using artificial intelligence.

Feb 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Were ministerial data taken in the massive data breach? This is how the State Council's office responds

A major data breach in the Finnish government has potentially compromised the personal data of about 50,000 users of state ICT services, with implications for all ministries.

Feb 16 • 14:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU chief diplomat outlines topics for discussion with Ukraine's defence minister at Council of EU meeting

EU foreign ministers will meet to discuss military support and defense cooperation with Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Feb 11 • 15:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Lifts Jagland's Immunity

The Council of Europe has unanimously decided to lift the immunity of former Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland against prosecution.

Feb 11 • 09:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

The African Union's Executive Council held its 48th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa to prepare for the upcoming Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

Feb 11 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

EU: Ukraine and cooperation on drones on the agenda of the Defense Ministers' Council in Brussels

Ukraine's war is central to the EU Defense Ministers' Council meeting in Brussels, where the new Ukrainian Defense Minister will outline urgent military needs and discuss a significant financial aid package.

Feb 11 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Jagland's Immunity Decided Today

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe is set to determine whether Thorbjørn Jagland's immunity should be lifted in connection with the Epstein case.

Feb 11 • 04:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Budget Council warns of weak growth; Saková and Kamenický are to present an economic revival plan

Slovakia's Budget Council has lowered its economic growth forecast for this year to below one percent, prompting ministers to develop strategies for economic stimulation.

Feb 10 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Floridis: "Judicial council," the dominant view on the revision of Article 86

Justice Minister George Floridis discussed the prevailing opinion on revising Article 86 of the Constitution, which concerns the accountability of ministers in criminal cases.

Feb 9 • 13:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish Monitor of February 6, 2026 (positions 183-188)

The article discusses resolutions from the Polish Council of Ministers regarding the establishment of investment programs for oncology at the Frederic Chopin University Clinical Hospital in Rzeszów and renovations at the Patronka healthcare facility in Szczecinek.

Feb 6 • 20:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali Council of Ministers Discusses Drought Crisis, Issues National Appeal

The Somali Council of Ministers convened to address the worsening drought crisis, issuing a national appeal for assistance to both the Somali citizens and the international community.

Feb 6 • 15:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Green light for the decree on the Bridge

The Council of Ministers has approved the decree for the construction of the Bridge over the Strait of Messina, marking a decisive step towards the project's realization and adhering to the Court of Auditors' observations.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Safety decree approved, Meloni: "Not temporary measures but a piece that restores freedom and security to citizens"

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved new security measures, which Premier Giorgia Meloni claims are part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety and support law enforcement.

Feb 5 • 17:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Squares banned for violent individuals and no knives for minors: the security decree in the Council of Ministers

The new security decree bans violent offenders from public squares and prohibits the sale of knives to minors, with fines ranging from 500 to 12,000 euros, pending examination by the Council of Ministers.

Feb 5 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Prohibition of participation for convicts, preventive detention, and knife ban for minors: draft security decree

The draft security decree includes measures such as barring convicts from public gatherings, preventive detention, and banning knives for minors, which will be reviewed by the Council of Ministers.

Feb 5 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Code of Ethics of the STF: some ministers support debate in the CNJ aimed at ending perks and compulsory retirement

A portion of Supreme Federal Court ministers advocate initiating discussions on a Code of Ethics in the National Justice Council to address issues like excessive benefits and mandatory retirement.

Feb 5 • 15:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will strengthen funding for railway investments

The Council of Ministers is considering a draft law to change the functioning mechanism of the Railway Fund, aiming to establish sustainable and transparent financing frameworks for railway investments in Poland.

Feb 4 • 20:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Preventive Detention, Legal Shield, and Naval Blockade: The New Developments in the Security Package Draft

The Council of Ministers is set to discuss new drafts of the security package that includes measures like preventive detention and a naval blockade.

Feb 4 • 20:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Security Package, the Council of Ministers is postponed until Thursday

The upcoming Council of Ministers meeting is postponed to Thursday afternoon at 5 PM, where a new security package aimed at curbing street violence is expected to be discussed.

Feb 3 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Safety Decree, a Consensus is Sought Within the Majority: Council of Ministers Postponed by One Day

The Council of Ministers meeting on the safety decree has been postponed by 24 hours in an effort to reach a consensus on contentious points within the majority.

Feb 3 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Council of Ministers will urgently approve the budget extension for the Senior Cinema program so that it does not come to a halt

The Spanish Council of Ministers plans to urgently approve a budget extension for the Senior Cinema program to ensure its continuation until June, following its success with over a million and a half viewers.

Feb 2 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left raises pressure for the government not to drop protection against evictions

Left-wing groups are increasing pressure on the government to maintain eviction protections as the Council of Ministers prepares to approve new decrees.

Feb 2 • 15:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from January 15, 2026 (positions 72 - 76)

This article presents resolutions passed by the Polish Parliament and the Council of Ministers regarding the extension of temporary limitations on international protection applications and investment programs for mental health facilities.

Jan 16 • 06:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from January 14, 2026 (positions 57 - 71)

The article outlines resolutions by the Council of Ministers regarding investment programs to improve psychiatric healthcare facilities in Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Jan 14 • 19:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget: the 49.3 "was not mentioned" in the Council of Ministers, says government spokesperson

Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon stated that the use of Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget without a vote was not discussed in the recent Council of Ministers meeting.

Jan 14 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government is studying the withdrawal of the Fine Arts Medal from Julio Iglesias at the next Council of Ministers

The Spanish government is considering revoking the Fine Arts Medal awarded to Julio Iglesias in 2010 following allegations of sexual assault by former employees, as discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz.

Jan 14 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Bolaños informs the Council of Ministers about the agreement with the Church to compensate victims of abuse

Minister Félix Bolaños reported to the Council of Ministers about the agreement made with the Spanish Episcopal Conference and the Spanish Conference of Religious to compensate victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.

Jan 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Poland from January 12, 2026 (items 50 - 51)

The Polish government's Council of Ministers announced two resolutions concerning investment programs for psychiatric care and hospital modernization in Kalisz.

Jan 13 • 06:56 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum on Justice, the Date is Set: Voting on March 22 and 23

The Italian Council of Ministers has scheduled the referendum on constitutional justice reform for March 22 and 23, coinciding with supplementary elections.

Jan 12 • 16:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Council of Ministers is convening, discussing crises in the Armed Forces

The Council of Ministers is meeting to discuss the regular leadership changes in the Armed Forces and Security Bodies, without expected changes in leadership.

Jan 10 • 06:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sparkling-firework candles: the decree that will ban them in Italy at the next Council of Ministers

The Italian government is preparing a decree to prohibit sparkling-firework candles in indoor public venues to minimize risks, following past tragedies, which could be presented in the upcoming Council of Ministers meeting.

Jan 10 • 00:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Tusk: the PIP reform is a bad idea. Kaczyński: we didn't succeed either

Prime Minister Tusk argues that the proposed changes in the PIP reform are unacceptable, despite the same project being approved by the Council of Ministers a month ago.

Jan 8 • 17:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Krišto: Threatened Functioning of BiH Institutions, Election Maintenance, Salary Increase

Borjana Krišto, the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, stated that the functioning of state institutions and the maintenance of elections in the fall are threatened, as salary increases are not possible due to the refusal of the Federation of BiH Prime Minister Nermin Nikšić to vote for the financial documents essential for the budget.

Jan 8 • 12:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The government accepted the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Croatian government endorsed a memorandum aimed at enhancing cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina in developing secure digital infrastructure and public digital services.

Jan 8 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Stop the abuse in small loans

A new draft law approved by the Council of Ministers in Spain aims to impose stricter regulations on consumer credit to protect vulnerable clients.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

USKOK defendant Milošević hosted the head of the DORH and the ministers of justice and the interior

Boris Milošević, a USKOK defendant, hosted a reception attended by prominent Croatian political figures, including the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Justice, during a Serbian National Council event.

Jan 7 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Government states that 'Spain will continue to lead a democratic solution for Venezuela'

The Spanish Government affirms its commitment to leading a democratic resolution for the ongoing crisis in Venezuela during its first Council of Ministers meeting of the year.

Jan 7 • 11:51 UTC

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