European Council

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.

The EU regrets that Djibouti and Uganda did not comply with their obligations under international law and as state parties to the International Criminal Court to surrender President Al-Bashir to the Court.

President Tusk received the letter of credentials from a new ambassador to the European Union.

During the press conference following the 20th EU-Ukraine summit held in Brussels, President Tusk presented the main topics the leaders discussed during their meeting.

At the 20th summit between the European Union and Ukraine, leaders discussed next steps in the implementation of the Association Agreement and the EU's support for Ukraine's ambitious reform agenda.

Updated weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 9-15 July 2018

Information for the media about the joint declaration on EU-NATO cooperation on 10 July 2018

On 6 July, the Council adopted a decision on the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, in view of the EU-Japan summit on 11 July 2018.

The Council prolonged EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 January 2019.

Information about media programme and accreditation requirements for 2nd EU-CELAC Ministerial Meeting in July

In Strasbourg, President Donald Tusk addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament on the discussions held during the European Council meetings.