European Council

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

The EU is introducing new rules which will ensure that products placed on the single market are safe and compliant with EU legislation protecting public interests, such as health and safety in general, health and safety at the workplace, consumers, the environment and public security.

On 15 February, EU ambassadors endorsed the agreement reached with the Parliament on the reform on banks' capital requirements and recovery and resolution rules.

Access to explosive precursors is to become subject to even tighter controls. The Council's Permanent Representatives' Committee today endorsed the provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament on 4 February on a draft regulation imposing stricter rules regarding the availability and use of explosive precursors throughout the EU.

Presidency and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on establishing a European Labour Authority.

The EU is amending its copyright legal framework to make it fit-for-purpose in today's digital environment.

The Presidency of the Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on an amendment to the gas directive.

EU ambassadors endorsed the agreement reached on a proposal for a pan-European pension product (PEPP), making it easier for people to save for their retirement

Aerodynamic cabs will save fuel, improve visibility, safety and comfort for drivers, and increase safety for other road users.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1930 of 10 December 2018 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

The Council adopted conclusions settings its priorities for the 2020 EU budget.

President Tusk received the letters of credentials from a new ambassador to the European Union.

The EU is strengthening the capacity of law enforcement authorities to fight terrorism and serious crime by improving their access to financial information.

The Council confirms its position on the review of the European architecture for financial supervision. The first trilogue with the Parliament is scheduled to take place on 14 February.

The EU is stimulating the market for zero- and low-emission vehicles by encouraging their use in public procurement

Provisional agreement reached on a regulation on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.

The EU is streamlining its regulatory framework on seafarers' training and certification.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup of 11 February on Philip Lane's candidacy as ECB executive board member, post-programme surveillance for Ireland and Portugal, the Commission's winter forecast and discussions on an euro-area budgetary instrument.

The Eurogroup gave its support to the candidacy of Philip Lane for the position to become a new member of the ECB's executive board.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 11-17 February 2019