European Council

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1405 of 12 September 2019 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2nd November 2019).

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1596 of 26 September 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

The European Council adopts a decision to extend the period under article 50 until 31 January 2020, with the agreement of the UK.

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments in Lebanon.

The Council agrees its position on a partial alignment of EU rules with the International Maritime Organisation as regards the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions of maritime transport ships.

One candidate was put forward for the replacement of ECB executive board member Sabine Lautenschläger: Isabel Schnabel, professor at the University of Bonn and member of the German Council of Economic Experts.

Council adopts conclusions on the economy of wellbeing

The Council informed the Parliament that it cannot accept its amendments for the 2020 EU budget, triggering a budgetary conciliation process.

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

Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council taking place in Brussels on 12 and 13 December 2019.

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2020)

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

In his last address to the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, President Donald Tusk reported on the discussions held during the last European Council meetings, especially on Brexit and enlargement.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 24 - 27 October 2019

During the final press conference, President Tusk highlighted the main results of the European Council meeting, in particular regarding enlargement.

The European Council on 17 and 18 October 2019 adopted conclusions on the MFF, the next institutional cycle, climate change, enlargement, Turkey, illegal drilling activities and MH17.

The European Council appointed Christine Lagarde to be the President of the European Central Bank for a non-renewable term of 8 years.

The European Council on 17 October 2019 adopted conclusions on Turkey, illegal drilling activities and MH17.

At the press conference following the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50), President Donald Tusk announced the endorsement of the agreement on the withdrawal of the UK.