European Council

The directive aims at ensuring fair wages and a level playing field between posting and local companies in the host country whilst maintaining the principle of free movement of services.

Council and Parliament agreed on new rules on mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders.

Council and Parliament agreed on new regulation on Eurojust

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On 20 June 2018, the Coreper (the EU's committee of permanent representatives) endorsed an agreement on a draft regulation to establish a single digital gateway to provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem solving services to citizens and companies.

On 20 June 2018, the Coreper endorsed an agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the digital age and to tackle illegal competition practices in the EU.

The Council agreed on proposals for a pan-European pension product (PEPP), making it easier for people to save for their retirement.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.

Council conclusions on the EU medium-term priorities for the FAO

Council adopts regulation on South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation

Council adopts a new multiannual management plan for the North Sea

The Council requested the Commission to explore options for improving the EU's compliance with the Aarhus Convention.

On 18 June 2018, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until 23 June 2019.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 18-26 June 2018

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The Council transposed into EU law sanctions adopted by the United Nations imposing a travel ban and an asset freeze on six human traffickers operating in Libya.

Coreper endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on two regulations establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems in the area of justice and home affairs.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed two judges to the Court of Justice of the European Union.