Európai Tanács hírei

The Council adopted conclusions on enhanced EU security cooperation in and with Asia.

The Council extended restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and updated information on listings.

The Council approved its annual report on public access to documents

On 25 May 2018, the Coreper agreed its position on a draft directive aimed at adapting EU copyright rules to the digital environment.

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Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 28 May - 3 June 2018

On 25 May 2018, the Council adopted on In-depth reviews and implementation of the 2017 country specific recommendations.

On 25 may 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on the sustainability of public finances in the light of ageing populations.

The Council agreed on proposals to reduce risk in the banking industry, implementing reforms agreed internationally after the 2007-08 financial crisis.

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The EU adopted a declaration calling on Russia to accept its responsibility in the downing of flight MH17 and to fully cooperate with all efforts to establish accountability.

The Council adopted a directive aimed at boosting transparency with regard to tax intermediaries that design and promote tax planning schemes.

On 25 May 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU standard provision on good governance in tax matters for agreements with third countries.

The Council removed Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis from the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, bringing the names on the list down to seven.

On 25 May 2018, the Council adopted Joint conclusions of the Economic and Financial Dialogue between the EU and the Western Balkans and Turkey.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 24 May, on Greece, Spring economic forecast, spending reviews and reforms of the banking union and the ESM.

The Council Presidency and the European Parliament reached an informal agreement on a draft regulation on the European agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA).

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Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/655 of 26 April 2018 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma

On 22 and 23 May 2018, the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs was hosted by the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council in Sofia, Bulgaria.