European Council

In preparation for Brexit, the Council authorises the Commission to negotiate modifications to EU's WTO schedule including apportioning tariff rate quotas.

The Council adopted updated aviation safety rules, including EU-wide rules for civil drones.

The Council agreed its negotiating position on a revised European Citizens' Initiative.

The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 13 - Fisheries and Chapter 33 - Financial and budgetary provisions.

The eleventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy.

The EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council held its ninth meeting on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg.

On 25 June, the Council published the mandates given to the Commission to negotiate trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

The Council adopted conclusions on Yemen.

The Council puts 11 individuals involved in the recent presidential elections in Venezuela under restrictive measures.

The Council adds seven persons responsible for human rights violations against Rohingya population in Myanmar/Burma to sanctions list.

The Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy.

The Council adopted conclusions on delivering on the EU action plan for the circular economy.

Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2018

The Council adopted the EU priorities at the UN and the 73rd UN General Assembly.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Sahel/Mali.

The Council extends mandate for 6 EU Special Representatives.

On 25 June 2018, the Council agreed to implement high-performance computing infrastructure by establishing a new European joint undertaking.

The Council adopted new rules on monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions as well as fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles.

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