The Council of the European Union has published a monthly summary of acts adopted by written procedure in April 2026, covering financial assistance to France, Czechia, and Ukraine, as well as restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus. The summary, dated 13 July 2026, lists decisions and regulations adopted between 1 and 30 April 2026.
On 1 April, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2026/858 setting the EU position at the third session of the Supervisory Authority under the Luxembourg Protocol on Railway Rolling Stock. On 7 April, implementing decisions made financial assistance under Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 available to France (Decision 2026/844) and Czechia (Decision 2026/845).
The bulk of activity occurred on 23 April, when the Council adopted multiple acts on restrictive measures: against Russia (Decision 2026/508, Regulation 2026/506), regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity (Decision 2026/504, Regulation 2026/509), and against Belarus (Decision 2026/512, Regulation 2026/513, Implementing Decision 2026/503, Implementing Regulation 2026/505). Also on 23 April, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/469 amending the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, accompanied by a statement from the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, and Sweden supporting the Ukraine Support Loan. Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/919 approving assistance to Ukraine was also adopted.
On 30 April, the Council established the EU position on the International Law Commission Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity.
The acts reflect the Council's continued focus on financial support to EU member states and Ukraine, alongside sanctions enforcement. The financial assistance to France and Czechia under Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 targets specific needs, while the Ukraine Support Loan amendment to the multiannual financial framework signals sustained EU budgetary commitment. The sanctions packages against Russia and Belarus align with previous EU measures responding to the war in Ukraine.
EU member states benefit from financial assistance, while entities in Russia and Belarus face tightened sanctions. The Ukraine Support Loan provides budgetary relief for Ukraine. The railway rolling stock position affects the rail transport sector. No prior coverage of these specific acts exists in the available record.