Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Presidents Michel and von der Leyen participated in a G7 Leaders’ videoconference convened by the US G7 Presidency. They underlined that the EU will continue to act in solidarity with the most vulnerable countries and communities, notably in Africa, and they called upon all G7 partners to join these efforts.

Speaking at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, President Michel outlined his ideas about the recovery part of the roadmap out of the COVID19 crisis.

Der Rat hat heute ein EU-weites Klassifikationssystem („Taxonomie“) für ökologisch nachhaltige Tätigkeiten angenommen.

European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a roadmap towards lifting coronavirus containment measures.

The Council endorsed the multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement, with the aim of overcoming the current paralysis of the WTO’s Appellate Body and solving trade disputes.

Article published by the Financial Times on 14 April 2020.

The Council approved support for EU fishermen and aquaculture farmers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wochenplan von Präsident Charles Michel, 13.-19. April 2020

Der Rat hat im schriftlichen Verfahren zwei Vorschläge zur Änderung des EU-Haushalts für 2020 angenommen, womit Mittel für die Bewältigung der COVID‑19-Krise freigesetzt werden sollen.

EU ministers of education will hold a video conference on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education.

President Charles Michel issued a statement on Eurogroup's agreement on comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remarks by Mário Centeno following the Eurogroup videoconference of 9 April 2020 on the comprehensive economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 9 April 2020, the Eurogroup in inclusive format endorsed a report on the comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EU issued a declaration welcoming the release of the first report of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team, and noted with great concern its conclusions.

The Council approved new rules to help the most deprived EU citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The EU is taking further measures to refocus cohesion policy resources on tackling the effects of the pandemic.

Media advisory - Online press conference by Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Croatian Minister of Culture, after the video conference of culture and media ministers, 8 April 2020

Der Rat hat seinen Standpunkt zu einem Gesetzgebungsvorschlag festgelegt, mit dem die EU-Durchsetzungsverordnung für den Handel geändert werden soll.

EU development ministers will address working together towards a strong EU external response in support of partner countries, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Council decided to extend the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2022.