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The Council adopts a framework for targeted sanctions in view of the situation in the Maldives.

The Council decided to open negotiations and adopted a negotiation mandate for a new enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan.

At the 20th EU-China summit held in Beijing, leaders discussed the expansion of the EU-China strategic relationship on trade, global challenges, and foreign and security issues. Presidents Tusk and Juncker, and Premier Li Keqiang of China, issued a joint statement.

At the press conference of the summit, held in Beijing, President Tusk presented the main topics the leaders discussed during their meeting.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 16-22 July 2018

The Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina held its third meeting on 13 July 2018.

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

The 14th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia took place on 13 July 2018.

In his press statement, President Donald Tusk highlighted the progress made in EU-Albania relations.

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

The Council adopted new rules to update EU electoral law.

On 13 July 2018, the Council issued its 2018 country-specific recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic, employment and fiscal policies.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 12 July on follow-up to June Euro Summit, euro-area budgetary and economic situation, Ireland, Spain, Greece and Bulgaria’s preparations to join ERM II.

Statement welcoming the intention of the Bulgarian authorities to put in place the necessary elements for a successful entry into ERM II.

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

The Council agreed its position on the draft EU budget for 2019.

After the signing of the second EU-NATO joint declaration, President Tusk delivered a statement to the press.

DRAFT REPORT on EU Guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Andrzej Grzyb

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The European Parliament is in recess over the summer holidays from 23 July 2018 to 26 August 2018

Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP

The European Parliament is in recess over the summer holidays from 23 July 2018 to 26 August 2018

Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP