European Council

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

The EU issued a declaration commemorating the 5th anniversary of the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments on Venezuela.

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

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the day of International Criminal Justice (17 July 2019).

The Council adopted conclusions on EU priorities at the United Nations and the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

The Council reviewed its autonomous list of those subject to restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which complements and reinforces the UN sanctions and decided to maintain the sanctions on those listed.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Turkish drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Council discussed Iraq and adopted conclusions reiterating the EU's steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Council gives mandate to the Commission to enter into negotiations.

The Council adopted a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US regarding the import of beef from animals not treated with certain growth-promoting hormones into the EU.

The EU issued a declaration on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) recalling its significant contribution to European security and broader international security over the past 30 years.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 15-21 July 2019

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

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

President Donald Tusk met President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili in Batumi. During their meeting, they discussed the strong EU-Georgia relations and how to further develop them.

President Donald Tusk delivered a keynote speech at the 16th Batumi International Conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership.

The representatives of member states' governments appointed 3 judges to the EU Court of Justice.

In total, the Council's position for next year's budget amounts to €166.8 billion in commitments and €153.1 billion in payments.

After his meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan in Yerevan, President Tusk confirmed EU support to Armenia to pursue the implementation of the Partnership Agreement. Leaders also discussed the unresolved Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.