European Council

On 13 June 2018, EU ambassadors agreed on the Council's stance on the proposed regulation on screening of investments.

During their meeting, European Council President Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the solution to the name issue and the agreement reached by Prime Ministers Tsipras and Zaev.

Council confirms agreement with the EP on the audiovisual media services directive

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on veterinary medicinal products.

President Tusk received the letters of credentials from two new ambassadors to the European Union.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/706 of 14 May 2018 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/778 of 28 May 2018 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

The draft regulations address potential gaps and introduce several essential changes to the current system on the types of alert entered

The Council adopted its position on the recast ACER regulation.

The leaders of the G7 gathered in Charlevoix, Canada, agreed the summit communique.

President Donald Tusk presented his expectations ahead of a challenging G7 summit in Canada, and highlighted how crucial G7 unity is for Europe and for the whole world.

The Council adopted conclusions on the third progress report on the implementation of common proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017.

The Council agreed its general approach on a draft Cybersecurity Act.

The Council adopted a revised mandate for EULEX Kosovo that will run until 14 June 2020. It also allocated a budget of EUR 169.8 million to the mission.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 7-17 June 2018

The Council reached an agreement on new measures aimed at updating EU electoral law.

The Council adopted a general approach on updated electronic road tolling rules.

Council adopted a general approach on updated rules on port reception facilities.

Council and Parliament agreed on new rules to better punish money laundering criminals.