Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

G7 Leaders adopted a joint statement to reject the electoral process leading to the May 20, 2018 Presidential election in Venezuela.

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

At the final press conference, President Tusk presented the main results of the EU-Western Balkans summit and the Leaders' agenda dinner held in Sofia

The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17 May 2018. EU leaders agreed on the Sofia declaration, with which the Western Balkans partners have aligned themselves.

Upon his arrival in Sofia, President Tusk outlined the main topics for discussion: Western Balkans summit, innovation and digital, Iran and US trade.

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to combat all forms of discrimination and hate crime, on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics, and to continue to actively promote and protect the human rights of LGBTI persons.

President Donald Tusk addressed a letter and the Leaders' Agenda note on innovation and the digital economy to the 28 heads of state or government before their meetings in Sofia.

The EU and Tunisia have published a joint press statement on the occasion of the 14th meeting of the EU-Tunisia Association Council, held in Brussels on 15 May 2018.

The Council added five persons to the EU's sanctions list over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity.

The EU and Algeria have published a joint press statement on the occasion of the 11th session of the EU-Algeria Association Council which was held on 14 May 2018 in Brussels.

The Council adopted strengthened EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, following an agreement with the European Parliament.

The Council extended the mission for two years and amended its mandate to include support for the operationalisation of the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

The Council adopted a decision allowing for the creation of a crime information cell within EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia.

The Council adopted the effort sharing regulation which sets out binding emission reduction targets for member states.

The Council approved a regulation on greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use and forestry in the 2030 climate & energy framework (LULUCF).

The Council adopted a decision on streamlining environmental reporting rules in order to enhance legal clarity and reduce administrative burden.

The Council formally approves a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 14-20 May 2018

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the European Union’s member states following US President’s announcement on the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).