European Council

The Council adopted a framework that will enable the EU to impose sanctions on those responsible for cyberattacks threatening the EU or its member states.

The Council removed Aruba, Barbados and Bermuda from the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, bringing the names on the list down to twelve.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 16 May on the economic situation in the euro area and the euro area budgetary instrument for competitiveness and convergence.

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, reiterating its unswerving commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons.

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On 16 May 2019, the Council adopted conclusions on EU development aid targets, in the form of its 2019 annual report to the European Council.

On 16 May 2019, the Council adopted conclusions on policy coherence for development.

The Council assessed progress made in the framework of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) after its first year of implementation.

The EU is taking measures to foster the competitiveness of EU producers of generic medicines and biosimilar products.

The Council adopted a simplified framework for financial derivatives to reduce costs and enhance transparency and access to clearing.

The Council adopted a new framework strengthening the banking union and reducing risks in the financial system.

The Council adopted two regulations establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems in the area of justice and home affairs.

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At the start of a celebratory dinner for the heads of state or government of the eastern partner countries, President Tusk recalled the main milestones and achievements of the Eastern Partnership.

On 13 May 2019, the Council adopted conclusions on the Sahel.

On 13 May 2019, the Council discussed the situation in Libya and adopted a statement.

Today,, the Council adopted conclusions on EU relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Today, the Council adopted the EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world for 2018.

On 13 May 2019, the Council extended the mandate of European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine until 31 May 2021 and approved a budget of € 54 million for the next two years.

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