European Council

Press briefing ahead of the Environment Council and Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) will take place on 7 June at 10:00.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

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

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted to add Japan.

The Council adopted conclusions on ‘Putting rail at the forefront of smart and sustainable mobility’.

The EU is working to fill a gap in legislation to make sure non-EU crew members can continue to work on inland waterways.

The revision of the rules for the use of hired vehicles for goods transport aims to ensure a uniform regulatory framework and ease restrictions.

The SES reform aims to reinforce safety, respond to capacity needs and help cut emissions, while being cost-effective.

Readout of the telephone conversation between President Charles Michel and the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

EU reaches provisional agreement on pre-accession financial assistance.

Following discussions with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Acting PM Pashinyan of Armenia, President Michel stressed the importance for the EU of stability and prosperity of the South Caucasus and of deepening relations with the two partner countries.

EU Court of Justice: appointment of three judges of the Court of Justice and a judge of the General Court.

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

Trade: Council agrees its negotiating mandate on the International Procurement Instrument.

Portuguese presidency reached a provisional political agreement with the European Parliament on the directive on the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (CBCR).

Press briefing ahead of Justice and Home Affairs Council of 7 and 8 June 2021 will be organised on 3 June at 10.00.

The Council has received formal notifications about the approval of the own resources decision from all 27 member states.

In an op-ed article, President Michel joins European and African Leaders to call for a New Deal for Africa.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 31 May - 6 June 2021

Press briefing ahead of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Councils will take place on 1 June 2021 at 10:00.