European Council

The Council added four persons involved in the financing North Korea's nuclear programme to the list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions.

The Permanent Representatives Committee endorsed an agreement reached with the European Parliament on the Omnibus regulation.

On 19 April 2018, High Representative issued a declaration on behalf of the European Union on the recent developments and situation in Venezuela.

President Donald Tusk presented to the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg the outcome of the European Council meetings on 22 and 23 March 2018

On 17 April, the Eurogroup issued a statement welcoming Austria's submission of an updated draft budgetary plan (DBP) for 2018.

G7 Leaders adopted a joint statement to condemn the use of chemical weapons in the April 7 attack in Eastern Ghouta, Syria and to support the action of the United States, the United Kingdom and France on April 13 to degrade the Assad regime’s ability to use them.

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On 16 April 2018, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted Council conclusions on Syria

The Council adopted conclusions on South Sudan.

On 16 April 2018, the Council adopted its position on the regulation modernising EU's trade defence instruments.

On 16 April 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on malicious cyber activities.

On 16 April 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.

The EU is supportive of all efforts aimed at the prevention of the use of chemical weapons.

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Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 16 - 22 April 2018

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President Tusk received the letters of credentials from four new ambassadors to the European Union.

The Council today adopted an amended regulation which will provide for continuing financing of the European Union Youth Orchestra.

The Council approved €45 million in macro-financial assistance to Georgia, supporting its agenda for economic stabilisation and reform.

A targeted revision of the EU's rules on professional drivers' training will facilitate drivers' mobility.