European Council

The EU is introducing new rules offering businesses a more transparent, fair and predictable online business environment, as well as an efficient system for seeking redress.

The Council adopted a directive laying down rules to facilitate the use of financial and other information for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offences.

The Council adopts a set of measures facilitating access to pension products and investment funds, reinforcing the capital markets union.

The Council removed Dominica from the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, bringing the names on the list down to eleven.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 13 June on the IMF article 4, inequality in the euro are, Cyprus, Italy and the EMU reform.

In line with the mandate of the Euro Summit of December 2018, the Eurogroup in inclusive format agreed on the main features of the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness (BICC) for euro area, and for EMR II Member States on a voluntary basis.

Council adopts conclusions on new forms of work.

The EU and Armenia issued a joint press statement following the second Partnership Council meeting between the EU and Armenia.

Council adopts conclusions on closing the gender pay gap.

The Council adopted a series of legislative acts.

The Council adopts new rules to promote the use of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public procurement in all member states.

The Council today adopted a directive that facilitates and promotes the use of online tools in the contacts between companies and public authorities throughout their lifecycle.

Europe's first-ever CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles were adopted today.

The EU cracks down on persistent organic pollutants, the UN-agreed list of dangerous substances, in a push to protect human health and the environment.

New regulation on conservation and technical measures in fisheries adopted.

New regulation on transparent scientific studies on food safety adopted.

Work-life balance: Council adopts a directive on work-life balance for parents and carers.

Council adopts the Regulation establishing a European Labour Authority.

Better working conditions: Council adopts a directive on more transparency and predictability at work.