European Council

The Special European Council (Art. 50) on 17 October 2019 adopted conclusions on Brexit.

The EU issued a declaration on recent developments in Ecuador.

The Tripartite Social Summit discussed the role of social partners in achieving a competitive and fair Europe.

Presidency conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process - Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia

The Council adopted a revision of the European market infrastructure regulation (EMIR) which sets out how EU and third country clearing houses should be supervised, taking into particular account the effects of Brexit on the European financial system.

Council agrees on fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea for 2020

EU foreign affairs ministers adopted Council conclusions on Turkey's illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

EU foreign affairs ministers adopted Council conclusions on North East Syria.

The Council adopted conclusions on Cameroon.

EU Public Prosecutor’s Office - EPPO: Laura Codruţa Kövesi to become the first European chief prosecutor

The Council adopted conclusions on Thailand.

The Council adopts conclusions and a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

The Council adopted conclusions to develop a common and practical response to new and growing challenges to democracy.

The Council adopted conclusions on Bosnia and Herzegovina / EUFOR Operation Althea.

The Council extended its regime of restrictive measures to address the use and proliferation of chemical weapons for one year.

During the 2019 Tatra Summit in Slovakia, President Tusk delivered a speech upon receiving the Globesec European Award.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 14 - 23 October 2019.

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

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

President Tusk and President Anastasiades met in Nicosia ahead of the October European Council. They discussed the latest developments on Brexit and the situation of EU-Turkey relations, underlining EU solidarity for all its member states.