EEA Council backs digital, climate and trade cooperation

The European Economic Area Council adopted draft conclusions at its 63rd meeting in Brussels on 17 November 2026, covering geopolitics, the Internal Market, digital policy, energy, climate, and trade.

• The Council condemned Russia over attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure, reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, and called for a full, unconditional and immediate ceasefire while continuing support through the Coalition of the Willing and coordination with the United States and other partners.
• It also stressed digitalisation, AI Act implementation, carbon pricing, renewable energy, transport decarbonisation, WTO reform, and faster incorporation of EU acts into the EEA Agreement; it welcomed cooperation on CBAM, the ETS revision, and future financial mechanisms for 2028-2034.