Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The Council adopted conclusions reaffirming the EU's political commitment to support the people of Afghanistan on their path towards peace, security, stability, democracy, prosperity and self-reliance.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 1-7 June 2020

The Council approved the appointment of two Force Commanders for Operation IRINI.

An online press conference heldy by High Representative Josep Borrell after the video conference of foreign affairs ministers, 29 May 2020

A press briefing held ahead of the video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 29 May 2020.

The Council decided to extend the restrictive measures on the Syrian regime until 1 June 2021.

European Council President Charles Michel comments on the European Commission’s proposal for the Recovery Fund and the Multiannual Financial Framework.

Mit dem Visaerleichterungsabkommen wird es für Bürgerinnen und Bürger einfacher und kostengünstiger, ein Visum für kurzfristige Reisen zu erhalten. Dazu kommt ein Abkommen über die Rückübernahme von Personen mit unbefugtem Aufenthalt.

A press conference held following the video conference of ministers for space, 29 May 2020

A press conference held following the video conference of ministers for research, 29 May 2020

Technical briefing on Syria sanctions will be held on 27 May 2020.

Council adopts conclusions on raising opportunities for young people in rural and remote areas.

Council adopts conclusions in the area of culture

Council adopts conclusions on European teachers and trainers for the future.

These agreements will allow Frontex to assist Montenegro and Serbia in border management, carry out joint operations and deploy teams in the regions of these countries that border the EU, subject to the country's agreement.

At the press conference, President Charles Michel highlighted the main items discussed during the EU-Japan Leaders' meeting held by video conference.

Prime Minister Abe and Presidents Michel and von der Leyen held a Leaders' meeting via video conference. They reaffirmed their commitment to the Japan-EU strategic partnership that will play an important role in recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and in tackling other common challenges that have not diminished.

On 26 May 2020 the EU-Japan leaders' meeting will take place via video conference. President Charles Michel and President Ursula von der Leyen will represent the EU. Japan will be represented by Prime Minister Shinzō Abe.

A press conference held following the video conference of ministers for European affairs, 26 May 2020.

The members of the EEA Council on 25 May 2020 adopted a joint statement.