Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

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.

Council gives final approval to audiovisual media services directive.

On 6 November, the Council formally adopted a Regulation on the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders to improve fight against cross border crimes.

The Council extended the targeted restrictive measures in place on Venezuela until 14 November 2019.

On 6 November, the Council formally adopted the amended Regulation on Eurojust.

The Council agreed a proposal allowing member states to apply reduced VAT rates to electronic publications, contributing to the digital single market plan.