European Council

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/806 of 17 May 2019 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

At their meeting in Osaka, Japan, on 28-29 June 2019, G20 leaders adopted a declaration focusing on the global economy, trade, anti-corruption, inequalities, climate change, environment, inclusiveness and a sustainable world.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 29 June - 7 July 2019

The Council prolonged the mandates of EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah for 12 months until 30 June 2020.

At a press conference ahead of the summit, President Tusk underlined the EU continuos committment for international cooperation, democracy, freedoms, rule of law and human rights.

The tenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level was held in Brussels to open negotiations on Chapter 9 - Financial services.

A joint press statement was issued after the tenth meeting of the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council.

The Council prolonged EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 January 2020.

The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco adopted a joint declaration following the 14th meeting of the Association Council, declaring their wish to give a new impetus to their strategic, multidimensional and privileged relationship.

Before the start of the G20 meeting in Osaka, President Tusk met Prime Minister Abe. In his opening remarks he reiterated the support to Japan for a successful G20 summit.

President Donald Tusk congratulated Mette Frederiksen on her appointment as Prime Minister of Denmark.

The EU issued a declaration expressing its deep concern over the situation in the north-west of Syria, namely in the provinces of Idlib and northern Hama.

peace and mutual respect to world leaders at the G20 summit on 28-29 June in Osaka.

Ahead of the G20 summit President Tusk visited the Atomic Bomb Museum and the National Peace Memorial in Nagasaki, where he called on world leaders to take responsibility for peace and a safe, fair world order.

The regulation facilitates use of treated urban waste water for agricultural irrigation, thereby increasing the availability of scare water resources.

Environment ministers adopted conclusions on chemicals, addressing REACH, endocrine disruptors, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals and ECHA.

European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addressed a letter to the EU Heads of State or government on the EU priorities at the upcoming G20 summit in Osaka.

The Council agreed its position on a new regulatory framework facilitating operation of crowdfunding platforms, while ensuring a high level of investor protection.

The Council adopted conclusions on the future of energy systems in the Energy Union.