European Council

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

The Council put 7 individuals holding official positions on the list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions in view of the situation in Venezuela.

The Council has added 17 individuals to the list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions.

The Council adopted conclusions on a new strategy for Iraq.

Information about accreditation requirements for the informal meeting of heads of state or government in February

On 17 January, EU ambassadors approved the text on the effort sharing regulation to ensure further emission reductions in sectors falling outside the scope of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the period 2021-2030.

President Donald Tusk presented to the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg the outcome of the European Council meetings on 14 and 15 December 2017

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 15-19 January 2018

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1860 of 16 October 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Mário Centeno started his mandate as Eurogroup President, taking over from Jeroen Dijsselbloem.

In his speech in Sofia, President Donald Tusk welcomed the priorities set for the 6-month Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2282 of 11 December 2017 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council added 16 persons and one entity to the list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions, in line with UN Security Council resolution 2397.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 8-12 January 2017

High Representative Federica Mogherini issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the situation in Iran

The EU will have revised safety rules for civil aviation and new rules for civil drones.

On 21 December, representatives of the Estonian Presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the effort sharing regulation to ensure further emission reductions in sectors falling outside the scope of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the period 2021-2030.

The Council prolonged EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 July 2018.