European Union

DRAFT REPORT on the 2018 Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Cristian Dan Preda

Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and of the Member States, of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Cristian Dan Preda

Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP

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The 25th EU-Japan Summit takes place on 17 July 2018, in Tokyo. At the summit, leaders are expected to sign the EU-Japan economic partnership agreement and the EU-Japan strategic partnership agreement. Also, they discuss strategic cooperation and international relations. The EU is represented by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, and by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the European Commission. Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, European Commissioner for Trade, also participates at the Summit. Japan is represented by Prime Minister Shinzo ABE.

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The Informal Meeting of the Ministers responsible for Competitiveness is held on 16 and 17 July 2018, in Vienna. The meeting focused on Internal Market and Industry takes place on 16 July. On 17 July, the meeting focuses on Research.

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Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice, 17 July 2018.

The Council adopted the Omnibus regulation on simpler EU financial rules.

The Council adopts a framework for targeted sanctions in view of the situation in the Maldives.

The Council decided to open negotiations and adopted a negotiation mandate for a new enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan.

At the 20th EU-China summit held in Beijing, leaders discussed the expansion of the EU-China strategic relationship on trade, global challenges, and foreign and security issues. Presidents Tusk and Juncker, and Premier Li Keqiang of China, issued a joint statement.

At the press conference of the summit, held in Beijing, President Tusk presented the main topics the leaders discussed during their meeting.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 16-22 July 2018

The Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina held its third meeting on 13 July 2018.

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

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.