European Council

The presidency reached an informal deal on a regulation which streamlines environmental reporting obligations and reduces administrative costs.

The Council confirmed today an agreement reached with the Parliament on the directive on insolvency, restructuring and second chance.

Provisional political agreement on new rules against unfair trading practices in the agri-food chain.

On 27 November, the Council agreed on proposals setting out a harmonised EU framework for covered bonds.

European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addressed a letter to the EU Heads of State or government on the EU priorities at the upcoming G20 summit in Buenos Aires

The Council today adopted a regulation that enables the Commission to exempt two additional categories of national subsidies from the standard checks required under EU state aid rules.

Council agrees its position on Erasmus+

Council agrees on the European Solidarity Corps 2021-2027.

Council adopts new and improved rules on veterinary medicines and medicated feed.

The Council adopted conclusions on education in emergencies and protracted crises.

The Council adopted conclusions on the global food and nutrition security.

The Council adopted conclusions on the implementation of the EU gender action plan II in 2017.

At the press conference after the special European Council (Art.50) on Brexit and the meeting of the EU 27 leaders with UK Prime Minister May, President Donald Tusk presented the outcome of the meetings.

The European Council (Art. 50) adopted conclusions on the state of play of Brexit negotiations.

Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter for the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50). EU27 leaders will meet to endorse the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 24 November - 2 December 2018

The EU is introducing new rules which will ensure that products placed on the EU market comply with EU safety and environmental protection rules. Ambassadors today agreed on the Council's position on a new regulation which enhances the enforcement of EU rules for non-compliant products, while offering businesses incentives for compliance.

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

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

The Austrian presidency of the Council today reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on measures which will facilitate the circulation of goods across the EU. The new rules improve and expand the application of the mutual recognition principle.