European Council

The Council adopted strengthened EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, following an agreement with the European Parliament.

The Council extended the mission for two years and amended its mandate to include support for the operationalisation of the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

The Council adopted a decision allowing for the creation of a crime information cell within EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia.

The Council adopted the effort sharing regulation which sets out binding emission reduction targets for member states.

The Council approved a regulation on greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use and forestry in the 2030 climate & energy framework (LULUCF).

The Council adopted a decision on streamlining environmental reporting rules in order to enhance legal clarity and reduce administrative burden.

The Council formally approves a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 14-20 May 2018

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the European Union’s member states following US President’s announcement on the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

L'UE a publié une déclaration suite au lancement de la dernière phase préparatoire au référendum constitutionnel prévu le 17 mai 2018, regrettant la nature non-inclusive de cette phase préparatoire, dans un climat persistant d'intimidation et de répression.

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on improved integrated farm statistics

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

President Donald Tusk met with Prime Minister Cerar in Ljubljana. Their discussion focused on the preparation of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia and the situation in the region.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 6-12 May 2018

Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council in June

The Political and Security Committee appointed Frank Van der Mueren as new head of mission for EUCAP Sahel Niger.

The EU and the Republic of Moldova issued a joint press statement following the fourth Association Council meeting between the EU and the Republic of Moldova.

On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day (3 May 2018), the EU issued a declaration recalling that Press freedom plays a crucial role in promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability.

Speech by President Donald Tusk at ceremony of the award of the Polonicus 2018 prize in Aachen, Germany.

At the end of his tour in the Western Balkans region, President Tusk participated in the Brdo-Brijuni process Leaders' meeting held in Skopje.