European Council

The EU is introducing new rules which will offer business users in the EU a more transparent, fair and predictable online platform environment, together with an effective system for seeking redress.

EU ambassadors today endorsed a deal with the European Parliament on new rules aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the type-approval of motor vehicles, as well as of systems, components and separate technical units intended for these vehicles, when the UK leaves the EU.

The European Union issued a declaration on the EU on the escalating tensions in the Azov Sea

Tracing people who fail to pay road fees will become easier even when their vehicles are registered in another EU country.

Presidency reaches provisional political agreement with the European Parliament on the systematic inclusion of safeguard measures in bilateral trade agreements

The Council adopted its position on a recast regulation which bans the world's most harmful chemical substances.

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

On 27 November, the Council agreed on proposals setting out a harmonised EU framework for covered bonds.

European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addressed a letter to the EU Heads of State or government on the EU priorities at the upcoming G20 summit in Buenos Aires

The Council today adopted a regulation that enables the Commission to exempt two additional categories of national subsidies from the standard checks required under EU state aid rules.

Council agrees its position on Erasmus+

Council agrees on the European Solidarity Corps 2021-2027.

Council adopts new and improved rules on veterinary medicines and medicated feed.

The Council adopted conclusions on education in emergencies and protracted crises.

The Council adopted conclusions on the global food and nutrition security.

The Council adopted conclusions on the implementation of the EU gender action plan II in 2017.

At the press conference after the special European Council (Art.50) on Brexit and the meeting of the EU 27 leaders with UK Prime Minister May, President Donald Tusk presented the outcome of the meetings.

The European Council (Art. 50) adopted conclusions on the state of play of Brexit negotiations.

Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter for the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50). EU27 leaders will meet to endorse the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 24 November - 2 December 2018