European Council

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission and Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, met in Tokyo for the 25th Summit between the EU and Japan and issued the following statement.

During the press conference after the summit in Tokyo, President Donald Tusk highlighted the strong relations and partnership between the European Union and Japan.

At the press conference of the summit, held in Beijing, President Tusk presented the main topics the leaders discussed during their meeting.

Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice, 17 July 2018.

The Council adopted the Omnibus regulation on simpler EU financial rules.

The Council adopts a framework for targeted sanctions in view of the situation in the Maldives.

The Council decided to open negotiations and adopted a negotiation mandate for a new enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan.

At the 20th EU-China summit held in Beijing, leaders discussed the expansion of the EU-China strategic relationship on trade, global challenges, and foreign and security issues. Presidents Tusk and Juncker, and Premier Li Keqiang of China, issued a joint statement.

At the press conference of the summit, held in Beijing, President Tusk presented the main topics the leaders discussed during their meeting.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 16-22 July 2018

The Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina held its third meeting on 13 July 2018.

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The 14th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia took place on 13 July 2018.

In his press statement, President Donald Tusk highlighted the progress made in EU-Albania relations.

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The Council adopted new rules to update EU electoral law.

On 13 July 2018, the Council issued its 2018 country-specific recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic, employment and fiscal policies.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 12 July on follow-up to June Euro Summit, euro-area budgetary and economic situation, Ireland, Spain, Greece and Bulgaria’s preparations to join ERM II.

Statement welcoming the intention of the Bulgarian authorities to put in place the necessary elements for a successful entry into ERM II.

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