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

Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council in March

At an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of BusinessEurope, President Donald Tusk shared his views on the recovery of the EU economy, EMU reforms, new priorities of the EU budget and the impact of Brexit.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed nine judges and three advocates-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Geo-blocking: Council adopts regulation to remove barriers to e-commerce.

The Council adopted a decision and regulation enabling the European Investment Bank to lend an extra €3.7 billion projects that address migration issues.

The Council approved the reform of the emissions trading system (ETS) for the period 2021-2030.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/141 of 29 January 2018 amending Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

Political agreement on management, conservation and control measures applicable in the SPRFMO area.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 26 February - 4 March 2018

The Council adds two new ministers to restrictive measure list against the Syrian regime.

The Council discussed and adopted conclusions on Moldova.

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

The Council adopted conclusions on EU priorities at UN human rights fora in 2018.

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Committee and political group meetings, Brussels

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Shoe Branding Europe v EUIPO - adidas (Position de deux bandes parallèles sur une chaussure)
Intellectual and industrial property
adidas may oppose the registration, as an EU trade mark, of two parallel stripes on shoes

Driving bans for diesel cars in German cities have been approved. The Federal Administrative Court's ruling could lead to considerable restrictions for drivers of diesel vehicles in a number of cities as early as this spring. What is exemplary for some could actually hinder climate protection, others believe.