European Council

The EU and Jordan issued a joint press statement following the 13th Association Council meeting between the EU and Jordan.

On 17 June 2019, the Council discussed the situation in Soudan and adopted a statement.

Today, the Council adopted conclusions on EU action to strengthen rules-based multilateralism.

The Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU global strategy.

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Today, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU’s engagement to the Black Sea regional cooperation.

The Council adopted conclusions on Central Asia, establishing a new strategy for EU engagement with the countries of the region.

Today, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU human rights guidelines on safe drinking water and sanitation.

Today, the Council revoked the framework for restrictive measures against the Maldives that it adopted on 16 July 2018, in light of the current situation.

The Eurogroup took a number of decisions on the reform of the Economic and Monetary Union, in preparation of the Euro Summit of 21 June 2019.

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Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 17 - 23 June 2019

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The Council today closed the excessive deficit procedure for Spain, confirming that it has reduced its deficit below the EU's 3% of GDP reference value.

The Council adopted a regulation aligning a significant number of legislative acts which refer to the so-called 'regulatory procedure with scrutiny' with the Lisbon Treaty.

The Council adopted a regulation to improve the functioning of the European network of immigration liaison officers.

The EU is placing tighter controls on substances which can be used to produce home-made explosives.

The EU is stepping up efforts to ensure that only products that are safe and compliant with EU legislation can be placed on the market.

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.