European Union

The Council today adopted a regulation that enables the Commission to exempt two additional categories of national subsidies from the standard checks required under EU state aid rules.

Council agrees its position on Erasmus+

Council agrees on the European Solidarity Corps 2021-2027.

Council adopts new and improved rules on veterinary medicines and medicated feed.

The Council adopted conclusions on education in emergencies and protracted crises.

The Council adopted conclusions on the global food and nutrition security.

The Council adopted conclusions on the implementation of the EU gender action plan II in 2017.

At the press conference after the special European Council (Art.50) on Brexit and the meeting of the EU 27 leaders with UK Prime Minister May, President Donald Tusk presented the outcome of the meetings.

The European Council (Art. 50) adopted conclusions on the state of play of Brexit negotiations.

Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter for the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50). EU27 leaders will meet to endorse the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 24 November - 2 December 2018

The EU is introducing new rules which will ensure that products placed on the EU market comply with EU safety and environmental protection rules. Ambassadors today agreed on the Council's position on a new regulation which enhances the enforcement of EU rules for non-compliant products, while offering businesses incentives for compliance.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The Austrian presidency of the Council today reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on measures which will facilitate the circulation of goods across the EU. The new rules improve and expand the application of the mutual recognition principle.

With a view to the elections scheduled for 23 December 2018, the EU has issued a declaration reiterating its support for the elections, which should be held in an inclusive, transparent, credible and peaceful manner, with full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

European Council President Donald Tusk has today sent the EU27 Member States the draft Political Declaration setting out the Framework for the Future Relationship between the EU and the UK.

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SEDE organized a public hearing on 'The threats posed by drones to Europe's armed forces' on Tuesday 20 November 2018, from 09.30 to 11.00, with external experts
Location : Paul-Henri Spaak, room 5B001
Further information
Draft programme
Presentation of Colonel Christophe Michel, SGDSN
Presentation of Tal Inbar, The Fisher Institute for Air & Space Strategic Studies
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SEDE organized a public hearing on 'Artificial intelligence and its future impact on security' on Wednesday 10 October 2018, from 09.00 to 11.30, with four external experts
Location : Paul-Henri Spaak, room 5B001
Further information
Draft programme
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