Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the EU-China summit video conference

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 22-28 June 2020

President Charles Michel highlighted the topics discussed by the members of the European Council in their video conference, especially the new MFF and the recovery plan. He also thanked Prime Minister Plenković for the Croatian Presidency.

Media advisory - Video conference of environment ministers, 23 June 2020.

President Charles Michel presented the main results of the video conference of the Eastern Partnership leaders. They discussed long-term objectives and how to increase resilience in the areas of democracy, society, economy, energy, security, cyber, media, environment, health, and human security. They agreed to meet in person for the next Eastern Partnership summit in March 2021, in Brussels.

On 19 June, the members of the European Council will meet via video conference. EU leaders will discuss the issue of a recovery fund to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and a new EU long term budget.

The Council decided to renew the sanctions introduced in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation until 23 June 2021.

The Council today approved conclusions on enhancing financial investigations to fight serious and organised crime.

The Council approved conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy.

Council adopts conclusions on countering the COVID-19 crisis in education and training.

Die EU ist bestrebt, der Vollendung des transeuropäischen Verkehrsnetzes (TEN‑V) durch beschleunigte Genehmigungsverfahren den Weg zu ebnen.

EU ambassadors agreed the Council's position on the proposed extension of deadlines linked to the European Citizens' Initiative.

President Charles Michel sent an invitation letter to the EU leaders ahead of their meeting on 19 June 2020. The central theme of the meeting will be the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Recovery Plan.

The European Union issued a declaration on the latest developments in Venezuela.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the video conference of the members of the European Council

The Council adopted conclusions reiterating its unwavering commitment to protecting EU citizens against terrorism and violent extremism.

Prime Minister Johnson met Presidents Michel, von der Leyen and Sassoli by videoconference to take stock of progress with the aim of agreeing actions to move forward in negotiations on the future relationship.

A press conference held after the video conference of ministers for European affairs, 16 June 2020

A press conference held following the video conference of defence ministers, 16 June 2020

Remarks by President Charles Michel to the "Stati Generali dell’economia", event in Rome.