European Union

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 22-28 October 2018

President Tusk opened the meeting between EU and ASEAN representatives underlining the will to strengthen the EU-ASEAN relationship.

At the opening ceremony of the 9th EU-Republic of Korea summit, President Tusk underlined the main pillars of the strategic partnership between EU- Republic of Korea.

The Council authorised the Commission to launch negotiations on an agreement with the United States regarding imports of high quality beef.

At the closing ceremony of the 12th ASEM summit, President Tusk highlighted the main topics of the discussions.

The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM12) was held on 18-19 October 2018 in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by the European Union and chaired by the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.

EU-Vietnam voluntary partnership agreement on forest law, governance and trade

President Donald Tusk addressed the EU and Asian leaders at the gala dinner of the ASEM summit.

President Donald Tusk opened the 12th ASEM summit held in Brussels.

President Donald Tusk presented the main results of the European Council (Art. 50), the European Council and the Euro Summit.

On 18 October 2018, the European Council adopted conclusions on migration, internal security and external relations.

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