European Council

Council adopts new rules on definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks.

Rules on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain adopted.

The EU now has an effective tool to address unfair commercial practices that may emerge in the air transport sector.

The Council formally adopted the directive et regulations reforming the ECRIS system on the exchange of criminal records.

The Council formally adopted the directive on combating fraud on non-cash means of payment.

The Council adopted a reform setting capital requirements applying to banks with non-performing loans (NPLs) on their balance sheets.

The Council adopted updated rules on the European Citizens' Initiative.

The Council approved the European Parliament's position on a Regulation amending the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

On 8 April 2019, the Council adopted conclusions on Afghanistan.

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.

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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.

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