European Council

The EU is taking the steps which are needed to continue to ensure a high level of aviation safety in its airspace in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a negotiated agreement.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed ten judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

EU ambassadors today agreed that, following Brexit, UK citizens coming to the Schengen area for a short stay should be granted visa free travel.

Euro area members have been asked to submit nominations of candidates to replace European Central Bank Executive Board member Peter Praet, whose term ends on 31 May. The Eurogroup President has received one name: Ireland proposed the Central Bank of Ireland Governor, Philip Lane.

The EU has come a step closer to adopting new rules which should facilitate the cross-border mobility of EU companies.

The EU is bringing forward the introduction of longer, aerodynamic cabs which will reduce fuel consumption, provide better visibility, safety and comfort for drivers, and improve safety for other road users.

The EU is taking steps to ensure the maritime connection between Ireland and the other EU countries in the Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

The revised calculation of projected energy consumption figures for 2030 are necessary to track progress towards the EU's energy efficiency target.

EU ambassadors agreed the Council's position on a proposal for a regulation which establishes rules for the continuation of the cooperation programmes across the Irish border in the event of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU without a negotiated agreement.

The Presidency and the EP reach provisional agreement on carcinogens.

Council and Parliaments agree on a directive on contracts for the supply of digital content and services and on a directive on contracts the sales of goods.

The Council adopted a regulation ensuring consistency of safeguard measures included in free trade agreements.

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

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 28 January - 3 February 2019

The EU is adapting its legislation to ensure legal certainty for ship operators when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

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

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 21 and 22 March in the Europa building in Brussels. The press centre is located in the adjacent Justus Lipsius building.

The EU is promoting increased use of zero- and low-emission vehicles by setting out minimum procurement targets to encourage public bodies to choose them in public procurement.

Council adopts its position on new rules to better protect whistleblowers across the European Union

EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new amendments to the 2014 regulation on the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations.