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The Council discussed current multilateral and bilateral relations with the six Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Ministers had an exchange of views on the implementation of the Partnership and possible deliverables to be achieved in 2017, notably with a view to the next Eastern Partnership Summit in November 2017 in Brussels.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Eastern Partnership.

Monday 14 November 2016
13.00 Meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (Berlaymont)

Wednesday 16 November 2016
10.00 Meeting with Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat (photo opportunity)

will take place on Monday 28 November, 15:00-18:30 in Brussels.

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Upon invitation of Federica MOGHERINI, EU HR for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, an informal meeting of the European Union's Foreign Ministers takes place in Brussels on Sunday evening, 13 November 2016.

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General : Drones are used for many things, from filming and taking photos to inspecting gas pipelines and spraying crops. But these small unmanned aircraft could also pose a risk to airplanes and be used to invade people’s privacy. On Thursday 10 November the transport committee approved changes to EU aviation safety rules that would also include basic safety measures for drones. Find out more about drones in our infographic.

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General : Drones are used for many things, from filming and taking photos to inspecting gas pipelines and spraying crops. But these small unmanned aircraft could also pose a risk to airplanes and be used to invade people’s privacy. On Thursday 10 November the transport committee approved changes to EU aviation safety rules that would also include basic safety measures for drones. Find out more about drones in our infographic.

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Place:        Justus Lipsius building, Brussels
Chair:        Gabriela Matečná, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development of Slovakia

All times are approximate and subject to change

Monday 14 November - Fisheries and other issues

+/- 09.50
Doorstep by Minister Gabriela Matečná

+/- 10.00
Beginning of the meeting (Roundtable TV/Photo opportunity)
Adoption of the agenda
Adoption of legislative A items (public session)
Adoption of non-legislative A items

+/- 10.15
Deep-sea fishing opportunities

+/- 11.20
Any other business:
- Meeting of EU forest directors
- Animal welfare during transport
- EU animal welfare platform
- Conference on African swine fever
- Conference on lumpy skin disease

+/- 14.30
Any other business:
- Use of geographical indications on foods
- Endocrine disruptors
- Anti microbial resistance

+/- 16.00
Multiannual plan for demersal species in the North Sea (public session)

+/- 17.15
Any other business:
- Implementation of the landing obligation and the issue of fisheries choke
- Completion of EMFF action plans

+/- 18.20
Deep-sea final compromise

+/- 19.50
Press conference with Commissioner Vella (live streaming)

Tuesday 15 November - Agriculture

+/- 09.50
Doorstep by Minister Gabriela Matečná

+/- 10.00
Beginning of the meeting (Roundtable TV/Photo opportunity)
Report of the agricultural markets task force

+/- 11.30
Study on the impact of free trade agreements on agriculture
Any other business:
- Mercosur

+/- 13.00
Working lunch on the CAP post 2020

+/- 15.00
Research and Innovation in agriculture
Any other business:
- Meeting of the extended Visegrad group

+/- 17.00
Any other business:
- Organic production (public session)
- Meeting of the EU directors for wildlife management hunting

+/- 17.40
Press conference with Commissioner Hogan (live streaming)

Place:        Justus Lipsius building, Brussels
Chair(s):    Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

All times are approximate and subject to change

Before the Council (Sunday evening): Informal meeting on the way forward in the EU-US relations following the US elections
Media advisory on the informal meeting of EU Foreign ministers, (EEAS building)

Monday 14 november

from 08.30
Arrivals (live streaming)

+/- 09.15 (tbc)
Doorstep by High Representative Federica Mogherini

+/- 09.30
Beginning of Foreign Affairs Council meeting (Roundtable)
Adoption of the agenda
Approval of A Items

Turkey

Eastern Partnership

13.00
Working lunch - Southern Neighbourhood

+/- 14.00
Arrivals of Defence ministers

+/- 15.00
Joint meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers (Roundtable)

EU global strategy: Implementation plan on security and defence

+/- 18.00
Press conference (live streaming)

Tuesday 15 november

from 07.30
Arrivals

+/- 08.30
EDA Steering Board meeting (Roundtable)

+/- 10.00
Beginning of the Foreign Affairs Council - Defence  (Roundtable)

EU-NATO Cooperation

CSDP Operations

+/- 13.15
Press conference (live streaming)

Committee and political group meetings, Brussels

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A twelve-strong delegation of MEPs will take part in UN (COP22) climate talks (COP22) in Marrakesh from Monday to Friday. Following the European Parliament’s ratification and the entry into force of the 2015 Paris agreement, these will focus on how to finance and share the efforts needed to keep climate warming well below 2 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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A twelve-strong delegation of MEPs will take part in UN (COP22) climate talks (COP22) in Marrakesh from Monday to Friday. Following the European Parliament’s ratification and the entry into force of the 2015 Paris agreement, these will focus on how to finance and share the efforts needed to keep climate warming well below 2 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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By Richard Milne

In these times of severe political turbulence, it can be tempting to look for relief in a Nordic region long renowned for its stability. But even those peaceful northern European states are not living up to their reputation.

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Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken
Freedom of establishment
The lending of an electronic book (e-book) may, under certain conditions, be treated in the same way as the lending of a traditional book

Zentrale zur Bekämpfung unlauteren Wettbewerbs Frankfurt am Main
Approximation of laws
According to Advocate General Szpunar, the cost of a call to an after-sales telephone number must not exceed the cost of a standard call

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Length of video : 84'
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