European Council

The Council adopted conclusions on EU priorities at the United Nations and the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

The Council reviewed its autonomous list of those subject to restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which complements and reinforces the UN sanctions and decided to maintain the sanctions on those listed.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Turkish drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Council discussed Iraq and adopted conclusions reiterating the EU's steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Council gives mandate to the Commission to enter into negotiations.

The Council adopted a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US regarding the import of beef from animals not treated with certain growth-promoting hormones into the EU.

The EU issued a declaration on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) recalling its significant contribution to European security and broader international security over the past 30 years.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 15-21 July 2019

The Council today reached partial general approaches on three sectoral home affairs proposals in the context of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 10 - 14 June 2019

This position covers all aspects of the proposed revision apart from the provisions on the border procedure for returns.

Council conclusions on the future of a highly digitised Europe beyond 2020 will assist in the development of the EU's future digital policy.

Eastern Partnership will take forward transport cooperation to reinforce road safety and improve transport connections.

Council conclusions on the way forward on the retention of electronic communication data for the purpose of fighting crime.

The Council is tasking the Commission with negotiating agreements with the US and within the Council of Europe to facilitate access to e-evidence.

President Donald Tusk congratulated Antti Rinne on his appointment as Prime Minister of Finland.

The Council adopted conclusions on preventing and combatting radicalisation in prisons, and on dealing with terrorist and violent extremist offenders after release.

The Council adopted conclusions on non-power nuclear and radiological technologies and applications.

The Council adopted the directive on preventive restructuring frameworks, second chance and measures to increase the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and discharge procedures for entrepreneurs.

The EU is establishing a uniform legal framework for the use of electronic freight transport information in all modes of transport.