European Council

In his handover speech in front of press and Council staff, President Donald Tusk looked back at the main challenges of his term in office.

Lars-Gunnar Wigemark appointed as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2020.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721 of 14 October 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al- Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Today the Council appointed Johann Sattler as EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will also take over the role of the Head of the European Union's Delegation in Sarajevo.

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to promote and fight for indigenous languages and cultures.

The EU issued a declaration on Libya demanding that all Libyan parties commit to a permanent ceasefire and return to a UN facilitated political process.

President Donald Tusk congratulated Boris Johnson on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

President Donald Tusk, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Montreal for the 17th Canada-European Union summit and they agreed on a joint declaration.

During the 17th EU-Canada summit in Montreal, President Donald Tusk and PM Justin Trudeau discussed how to reinforce EU-Canada cooperation on global challenges and the implementation of the CETA.

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

The EU issued a declaration commemorating the 5th anniversary of the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments on Venezuela.

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

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the day of International Criminal Justice (17 July 2019).

The Council adopted conclusions on EU priorities at the United Nations and the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

The Council reviewed its autonomous list of those subject to restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which complements and reinforces the UN sanctions and decided to maintain the sanctions on those listed.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Turkish drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Council discussed Iraq and adopted conclusions reiterating the EU's steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Council gives mandate to the Commission to enter into negotiations.

The Council adopted a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US regarding the import of beef from animals not treated with certain growth-promoting hormones into the EU.