European Council

The Eurogroup gave its support to the candidacy of Isabel Schnabel to replace Sabine Lautenschläger as a member of the ECB's executive board.

The EU issued a declaration on Haiti.

The EU institutions met with the social partners to discuss the economic outlook and how education and training can help strengthen the EU's economic base.

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The EU issued a declaration on the ongoing protests in Iraq.

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President Donald Tusk congratulates Ludovic Orban on his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1405 of 12 September 2019 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2nd November 2019).

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1596 of 26 September 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

The European Council adopts a decision to extend the period under article 50 until 31 January 2020, with the agreement of the UK.

The EU issued a declaration on the latest developments in Lebanon.

The Council agrees its position on a partial alignment of EU rules with the International Maritime Organisation as regards the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions of maritime transport ships.

One candidate was put forward for the replacement of ECB executive board member Sabine Lautenschläger: Isabel Schnabel, professor at the University of Bonn and member of the German Council of Economic Experts.

Council adopts conclusions on the economy of wellbeing

The Council informed the Parliament that it cannot accept its amendments for the 2020 EU budget, triggering a budgetary conciliation process.

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Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council taking place in Brussels on 12 and 13 December 2019.

Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2020)

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