Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Vast amounts of data held by the public sector will be more quickly and easily available for the creation of new products and services and the development of data-based society in general.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2078 of 21 December 2018 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

With 50 days until the UK is to leave the EU, President Donald Tusk and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar discussed the Brexit situation, including the issue of the border on the island of Ireland and a potential no-deal scenario.

The third Brussels conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region will be held from 12 until 14 March 2019.

The Romanian presidency and the European Parliament reach a preliminary agreement on a simplified framework for financial derivatives to reduce costs and enhance transparency and access to clearing.

President Tusk received the letters of credentials from two new ambassadors to the European Union.

The Romanian presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reach a preliminary agreement on removing existing barriers to the cross-border distribution of investment funds.

Easier information sharing will improve security, allow for more efficient checks at external borders and contribute to prevent and combat illegal migration.

Lyudmila Petkova becomes the new chair of the Council working group overseeing the implementation of the EU's code of conduct on business taxation.

Provisional agreement reached on a multiannual management plan for western Mediterranean demersal fisheries.

The EU has decided to revise its company law rules so that they remain fit for purpose in the digital age. The aim is to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and legal certainty through the use of digital tools.

The Council adopted conclusions on Iran.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 4-10 February 2019

The EU is taking the steps which are needed to continue to ensure a high level of aviation safety in its airspace in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a negotiated agreement.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed ten judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

EU ambassadors today agreed that, following Brexit, UK citizens coming to the Schengen area for a short stay should be granted visa free travel.

Euro area members have been asked to submit nominations of candidates to replace European Central Bank Executive Board member Peter Praet, whose term ends on 31 May. The Eurogroup President has received one name: Ireland proposed the Central Bank of Ireland Governor, Philip Lane.

The EU has come a step closer to adopting new rules which should facilitate the cross-border mobility of EU companies.

The EU is bringing forward the introduction of longer, aerodynamic cabs which will reduce fuel consumption, provide better visibility, safety and comfort for drivers, and improve safety for other road users.

The EU is taking steps to ensure the maritime connection between Ireland and the other EU countries in the Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.