Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The Council closed the excessive deficit procedure for France, confirming that it has reduced its deficit below the EU's 3% of GDP reference value.

The Council approved its 2018 draft country-specific recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic and fiscal policies.

The Council adopted its negotiating mandate for the future agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries

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The Council reached agreement on measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in order to better prevent VAT fraud.

The Council adopted a directive making the 15% minimum standard rate a permanent feature of the new VAT system

The Council approved an agreement with Norway on VAT cooperation, the prevention of VAT fraud and the recovery of VAT claims.

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Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 21 June, including on Greece and preparations of the Euro Summit of 29 June 2018.

On 22 June, the Eurogroup adopted a statement on the policy package for Greece's exit from its third adjustment programme.

On 21 June, the Eurogroup issued a statement welcoming Spain's submission of an updated Draft Budgetary Plan (DBP) for 2018.

Council conclusions on the EU medium-term priorities for the FAO

Council adopts regulation on South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation

Council adopts a new multiannual management plan for the North Sea

The Council requested the Commission to explore options for improving the EU's compliance with the Aarhus Convention.

On 18 June 2018, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until 23 June 2019.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 18-26 June 2018

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The Council transposed into EU law sanctions adopted by the United Nations imposing a travel ban and an asset freeze on six human traffickers operating in Libya.

Coreper endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on two regulations establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems in the area of justice and home affairs.