Európai Tanács hírei

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

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.

L'UE et la Tunisie ont publié une déclaration conjointe à la presse à l'occasion de la 14ème session du Conseil d'association UE – Tunisie qui s'est tenue le 15 mai 2018 à Bruxelles.

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

L'UE et l'Algérie ont publié une declaration conjointe à la presse à l'occasion de la 11ème session du Conseil d'association UE – Algérie qui s'est tenu le 14 mai 2018 à Bruxelles.

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).

L'UE a publié une déclaration suite au lancement de la dernière phase préparatoire au référendum constitutionnel prévu le 17 mai 2018, regrettant la nature non-inclusive de cette phase préparatoire, dans un climat persistant d'intimidation et de répression.

Council confirms an agreement with the EP on improved integrated farm statistics

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