Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The European Council decision reduces and redistributes European Parliament seats following the decision by the United Kingdom to exit the European Union.

The spokesperson of President Donald Tusk issued a statement.

President Donald Tusk congratulated Prime Minister Zoran Zaev of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the agreement with Greece on the name issue and the opening of accession talks in June 2019. He also said the European Council would focus on the EU's external border.

Information about media programme and accreditation requirements for the EU-Ukraine Summit in July

President Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter to the members of the European Council for their meetings on 28 and 29 June 2018.

EU ambassadors today confirmed the provisional agreement reached on 14 June on the renewable energy directive.

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on the European Solidarity Corps.

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on medicated feed, thereby wrapping up the animal medicines package

On 27 June 2018, EU ambassadors agreed on the Council's negotiating stance on the Commission's proposal to make cross-border payments in euros cheaper across the EU.

On 27 June 2018, the Coreper endorsed an agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on a draft regulation aimed at improving controls on cash entering or leaving the Union.

On 26 June 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilisation and association process.

President of the European Council Donald Tusk and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election as President of Turkey.

Appointment of 7 new members of the EFSA management board.

The Council adopted conclusions on the revision of the EU maritime security strategy (EUMSS) action plan.

In preparation for Brexit, the Council authorises the Commission to negotiate modifications to EU's WTO schedule including apportioning tariff rate quotas.

The Council adopted updated aviation safety rules, including EU-wide rules for civil drones.

The Council agreed its negotiating position on a revised European Citizens' Initiative.

The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 13 - Fisheries and Chapter 33 - Financial and budgetary provisions.

The eleventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy.

The EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council held its ninth meeting on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg.