Upon arriving in Brussels, Luís Montenegro stated that he expected to draw the attention of European partners to the effects of the bad weather in Portugal.
Storms in Portugal highlighted at the European Council
Thursday, 19 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.
