European Council

The Council adopted conclusions on the mid-term review of the EU Forest Strategy.

The Council adopted a series of legislative acts.

The EU is better protecting consumers and businesses when they shop and trade online and offline.

The Council today agreed on key parts of the draft Council decision establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe.

The regulation adopted by the Council today aims to ensure that from 2030 onwards new cars will emit on average 37.5% less CO2 and new vans will emit on average 31% less CO2.

The rules governing the EU's internal gas market will in future apply to gas pipelines to and from third countries. The Council adopted an amendment to the gas directive.

The EU is taking steps to increase the number of TV and radio programmes available online for European consumers. The Council today adopted a directive which will facilitate the licensing of copyright-protected material contained in such programmes so that they can be made available throughout the EU.

The EU is amending its legal framework on copyright to make it fit-for-purpose in today's digital environment. The Council today adopted a directive that modernises existing EU copyright law to pave the way towards a true digital single market.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 15-25 April 2019

The EU issued a declaration on cyberspace.

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments in Libya.

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

At the end of the European Council (Art. 50) meeting, President Donald Tusk announced a further flexible extension of the Article 50 period until 31 October 2019.

The European Council (Article 50) on 10 April 2019 adopted a decision on extending the period under Article 50 TEU.

On 10 April 2019, the European Council (Art. 50) adopted conclusions on Brexit.

Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter for the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50). EU27 leaders will meet to discuss the UK request of a further extension of the Article 50 period.

At the press conference concluding the 21st EU-China summit held in Brussels, President Tusk highlighted the main subjects of the discussions during the meeting, setting the direction for a partnership with China based on reciprocity.

During the 21st EU-China summit held in Brussels, leaders reaffirmed the strength of the EU-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and their resolve to work together for peace, prosperity, sustainable development, commitment to multilateralism and respect for international law. They agreed a joint statement.

The 26th bilateral summit between the EU and Japan is expected to take place on 25 April in the Europa building in Brussels.

The Council adopted conclusions on sustainable development, responding to the Commission's reflection paper "Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030".