- EU Customs Reform Progress: The Council reviewed advancements on the Customs Union reform package, with ongoing efforts to achieve a negotiating mandate under the Polish presidency, highlighting the importance of modernizing customs practices within the EU.
- Taxation and Energy Taxation Directive: The Council was invited to approve a biannual report on tax issues and noted progress on the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive, indicating a focus on aligning tax policies with energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
- Recovery and Resilience Facility: The Council is expected to adopt decisions approving modified recovery and resilience plans from eight member states, which include provisions for indirect tax measures aimed at addressing economic recovery and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Euro Area Enlargement and Competitiveness: The Council reviewed convergence reports for Bulgaria, potentially paving the way for its euro adoption by January 2026, while also engaging in discussions on strategies to lower energy prices in the EU to enhance competitiveness.
Source consilium.europa.eu
