Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

EU adopts action plan to further develop the e-justice.

The objective is to disrupt migrant smuggling networks both inside and outside the EU, taking into account their high level of adaptability and the increased interlinking of different criminal activities.

The Council today adopted its position on a proposal for a directive whose aim is to reduce the exposure levels for 5 carcinogenic chemical agents - cadmium, beryllium, arcenic acid, formaldehyde and 4,4' methylene-bis (MOCA).

The Council approved a declaration on the fight against antisemitism and the development of a common security approach to better protect Jewish communities and institutions in Europe.

The EU is working to stop terrorists from using the internet to radicalise, recruit and incite to violence.

On 6 December, the Council decided to appoint Andrea Enria as head of the ECB supervisory board.

The European Border and Coast Guard (Frontex) will be given a stronger mandate to support member states' activities in these areas.

The Council today agreed its position on the establishment of a European Labour Authority (ELA). The aim of this new body is to support Member States in implementing EU legislation in the areas of cross-border labour mobility and social security coordination, including free movement of workers, posting of workers and highly mobile services.

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European Council President Donald Tusk congratulated Xavier Bettel on his reappointment as Prime Minister of Luxembourg.

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the EU budget for 2019.

The EU is modernising company law rules in order to make them fit for purpose in the digital era. Member state ambassadors meeting today in Coreper agreed on new rules which will facilitate the use of digital tools and online processes in a company's contacts with public authorities throughout its lifecycle.

EU ambassadors today endorsed an agreement reached with the European Parliament on a new framework of rules on how to prevent, prepare for and manage electricity crisis situation.

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On 4 December, the Council endorsed the agreement reached with the Parliament on key risk reduction measures in the banking sector, implementing reforms agreed internationally after the 2007-08 financial crisis.

The Council today adopted a directive which will bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the digital age and tackle illegal competition practices in the EU. This adoption follows an agreement reached with the European Parliament at first reading.

The EU is setting up a new funding programme, Digital Europe, to be launched in 2021 to support the digital transformation of Europe's societies and economies.

Rapid 5G roll-out, cutting-edge innovation and stronger consumer protection are part of the EU's new telecoms rules.

The Council adopted adjustments to the EU's VAT rules to fix specific issues pending the introduction of a new VAT system.

The Council adopted conclusions on an action plan to better tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.