Európai Tanács hírei

The EU is strengthening its civil protection capacities, to make sure timely support can be whenever there is a natural or man-made disaster.

EU ambassadors agreed the Council stance on a proposal reinforcing the role the European Banking Authority as regards risks posed to the financial sector by money laundering activities.

The presidency reached a provisional agreement on rules to restrict some throwaway plastic products and packaging.

Council agrees 2019 fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea.

The Presidency of the Council and representatives of the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a directive and a regulation on electricity.

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

The fifth meeting of the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Council was held on 18 December 2018 in Brussels.

On 18 December, the Austrian presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on capital requirements applying to banks with non-performing loans (NPLs) on their balance sheets.

The third meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the European Union and Kosovo took place on 17 December 2018 in Brussels.

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

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

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

On 17 December 2018, the Council adopted catch limits for Black Sea fisheries for 2019.

A joint press statement was issued after the 5th meeting of the Association Council between the EU and Ukraine.

The Council extended the mandate of EUBAM Libya until 30 June 2020 and agreed on a budget.

During the anniversary ceremony for the 50 years of the Technical University of Dortmund, President Donald Tusk delivered his ceremonial lecture following the award of the Honoris Causa Doctorate.

President Donald Tusk accepted the Honorary Doctorate of the Technical University of Dortmund.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 16-21 December 2018

The EU issued a declaration on the recent consultations in Sweden between the representatives of the Yemeni parties, under the auspices of the UN, underlining that the agreement on a ceasefire in Hodeidah is particularly important.

During the final press conference, President Tusk thanked the Austrian Presidency and highlighted the main results of the discussions held on the second day of the European Council and the Euro summit.