European Council

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

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 7-14 July 2019

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

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

President Tusk reported on the proposed new leadership of the EU institutions to the newly elected members of the European Parliament.

President Donald Tusk announced the appointments of new EU leaders for the next institutional cycle.

The Special European Council, which started on 30 June 2019, adopted conclusions on appointments for the next institutional cycle.

At a special meeting on 30 June-2 July 2019, the European Council appointed new leaders for the next institutional cycle.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 of 17 May 2019 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its member states.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/870 of 27 May 2019 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/806 of 17 May 2019 amending Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

At their meeting in Osaka, Japan, on 28-29 June 2019, G20 leaders adopted a declaration focusing on the global economy, trade, anti-corruption, inequalities, climate change, environment, inclusiveness and a sustainable world.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 29 June - 7 July 2019

The Council prolonged the mandates of EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah for 12 months until 30 June 2020.

At a press conference ahead of the summit, President Tusk underlined the EU continuos committment for international cooperation, democracy, freedoms, rule of law and human rights.

The tenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level was held in Brussels to open negotiations on Chapter 9 - Financial services.

A joint press statement was issued after the tenth meeting of the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council.

The Council prolonged EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 January 2020.

The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco adopted a joint declaration following the 14th meeting of the Association Council, declaring their wish to give a new impetus to their strategic, multidimensional and privileged relationship.

Before the start of the G20 meeting in Osaka, President Tusk met Prime Minister Abe. In his opening remarks he reiterated the support to Japan for a successful G20 summit.