European Council

The Council adopted today a first fundamental review of the European architecture for financial supervision.

Presidents Michel, Sassoli, Von der Leyen and Lagarde gathered at the House of European History to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the start of the new institutional cycle.

Weekly schedule of incoming European Council President Charles Michel 1-8 December 2019

The Council today agreed on amendments to the regulation on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

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

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

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

During the handover ceremony, incoming European Council President Charles Michel thanked outgoing President Donald Tusk for his work during his mandate expiring on 30/11/2019.

In his handover speech in front of press and Council staff, President Donald Tusk looked back at the main challenges of his term in office.

Lars-Gunnar Wigemark appointed as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2020.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721 of 14 October 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al- Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1722 of 14 October 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1790 of 24 October 2019 amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1663 of 1 October 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1788 of 24 October 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.

The Council today adopted conclusions on the role of space-based services in ensuring a sustainable Arctic region.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 of 14 October 2019 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

Following the consent of the European Parliament, the European Council appoints the new Commission until October 2024.

The Council today reached agreement on a draft directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1789 of 24 October 2019 amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.