Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

On 20 June 2018, the Coreper endorsed an agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the digital age and to tackle illegal competition practices in the EU.

The Council agreed on proposals for a pan-European pension product (PEPP), making it easier for people to save for their retirement.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.

Council conclusions on the EU medium-term priorities for the FAO

Council adopts regulation on South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation

Council adopts a new multiannual management plan for the North Sea

The Council requested the Commission to explore options for improving the EU's compliance with the Aarhus Convention.

On 18 June 2018, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until 23 June 2019.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 18-26 June 2018

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

The Council transposed into EU law sanctions adopted by the United Nations imposing a travel ban and an asset freeze on six human traffickers operating in Libya.

Coreper endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on two regulations establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems in the area of justice and home affairs.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed two judges to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

On 13 June 2018, EU ambassadors agreed on the Council's stance on the proposed regulation on screening of investments.

During their meeting, European Council President Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the solution to the name issue and the agreement reached by Prime Ministers Tsipras and Zaev.

Council confirms agreement with the EP on the audiovisual media services directive

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on veterinary medicinal products.

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/706 of 14 May 2018 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.