European Council

On 8 April 2019, the Council adopted conclusions on international cultural relations.

On 8 April 2018, the Council prolonged the restrictive measures for grave human rights violations in Iran.

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

The EU issued a declaration on the occasion of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 8-14 April 2019

President Donald Tusk congratulates George Vella on his election as President of Malta.

Remarks by President Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 5 April on Greece, the updated draft budgetary plan of Luxembourg and deepening the economic and monetary union.

On 5 April 2019, Eurogroup adopted a statement on the updated draft budgetary plan of Luxembourg for 2019.

On 5 April 2019, the Eurogroup adopted a statement on Greece.

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

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/271 of 18 February 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/325 of 25 February 2019 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus.

The Council and the Parliament met to discuss on the appointment of the first EU Chief Prosecutor.

The EU issued a declaration rejecting the decision taken by the non-recognised National Constituent Assembly to lift Juan Guaidó's parliamentary immunity.

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

The Council and the European Parliament have agreed that, following Brexit, UK citizens coming to the Schengen area for a short stay (90 days in any 180 days) should be granted visa free travel.

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is being strengthened in terms of staff and technical equipment. It is also being given a broader mandate to support member states' activities on border protection, return and cooperation with third countries.

Information about accreditation requirements for the European Council (Art.50) taking place in Brussels on 10 April 2019.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/284 of 18 February 2019 amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe.

President Donald Tusk congratulates Zuzana Čaputová on her election as President of the Slovak Republic