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

In his last address to the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, President Donald Tusk reported on the discussions held during the last European Council meetings, especially on Brexit and enlargement.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 24 - 27 October 2019

During the final press conference, President Tusk highlighted the main results of the European Council meeting, in particular regarding enlargement.

The European Council on 17 and 18 October 2019 adopted conclusions on the MFF, the next institutional cycle, climate change, enlargement, Turkey, illegal drilling activities and MH17.

The European Council appointed Christine Lagarde to be the President of the European Central Bank for a non-renewable term of 8 years.

The European Council on 17 October 2019 adopted conclusions on Turkey, illegal drilling activities and MH17.

At the press conference following the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50), President Donald Tusk announced the endorsement of the agreement on the withdrawal of the UK.

The Special European Council (Art. 50) on 17 October 2019 adopted conclusions on Brexit.

The EU issued a declaration on recent developments in Ecuador.

The Tripartite Social Summit discussed the role of social partners in achieving a competitive and fair Europe.

Presidency conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process - Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia

The Council adopted a revision of the European market infrastructure regulation (EMIR) which sets out how EU and third country clearing houses should be supervised, taking into particular account the effects of Brexit on the European financial system.

Council agrees on fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea for 2020

EU foreign affairs ministers adopted Council conclusions on Turkey's illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

EU foreign affairs ministers adopted Council conclusions on North East Syria.

The Council adopted conclusions on Cameroon.

EU Public Prosecutor’s Office - EPPO: Laura Codruţa Kövesi to become the first European chief prosecutor