European Council

The representatives of member states' governments appointed a judge to the General Court.

The Council adopted its position on the 2020 EU budget.

Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council taking place in Brussels on 17 and 18 October 2019.

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2019)

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 2 - 8 September 2019

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1171 of 8 July 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

The G7 Leaders met in Biarritz, France and agreed on a common declaration.

At a press conference ahead of the summit, President Tusk highlighted the EU position on the summit topics

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 19-26 August 2019

Persecution as a response to religious belief or affiliation, or lack thereof, is a violation of international law and requires joint work to combat it.

The EU issued a declaration on the developments in Hong Kong.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/993 of 17 June 2019 repealing Decision (CFSP) 2018/1006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Republic of Maldives

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1108 of 27 June 2019 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1018 of 20 June 2019 amending Decision 2014/386/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

Today the Council appointed Johann Sattler as EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will also take over the role of the Head of the European Union's Delegation in Sarajevo.

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to promote and fight for indigenous languages and cultures.

The EU issued a declaration on Libya demanding that all Libyan parties commit to a permanent ceasefire and return to a UN facilitated political process.

President Donald Tusk congratulated Boris Johnson on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

President Donald Tusk, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Montreal for the 17th Canada-European Union summit and they agreed on a joint declaration.

During the 17th EU-Canada summit in Montreal, President Donald Tusk and PM Justin Trudeau discussed how to reinforce EU-Canada cooperation on global challenges and the implementation of the CETA.