Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 21 June, including on Greece and preparations of the Euro Summit of 29 June 2018.

On 22 June, the Eurogroup adopted a statement on the policy package for Greece's exit from its third adjustment programme.

On 21 June, the Eurogroup issued a statement welcoming Spain's submission of an updated Draft Budgetary Plan (DBP) for 2018.

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

The Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the coordination of social security systems (revision of regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009).

The aim of this proposal is to improve access to work-life balance arrangements, such as leave and flexible working arrangements for parents and carers.

The Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions.

On 21 June 2018, the Eurogroup commemorated its first meeting 20 years ago in Luxembourg.

The EU and Armenia issued a joint press statement on the occasion of the 1st meeting of the Partnership Council held in Brussels on 21 June 2018.

On 21 June 2018, the Council adopted a directive that will require EU member states to carry out a proportionality test before establishing new requirements for professions.

The directive aims at ensuring fair wages and a level playing field between posting and local companies in the host country whilst maintaining the principle of free movement of services.

Council and Parliament agreed on new rules on mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders.

Council and Parliament agreed on new regulation on Eurojust

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

On 20 June 2018, the Coreper (the EU's committee of permanent representatives) endorsed an agreement on a draft regulation to establish a single digital gateway to provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem solving services to citizens and companies.

On 20 June 2018, the Coreper endorsed an agreement between the Council and the European Parliament on new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the digital age and to tackle illegal competition practices in the EU.

The Council agreed on proposals for a pan-European pension product (PEPP), making it easier for people to save for their retirement.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.

EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.