Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten)

The Romanian presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reach a preliminary agreement on removing existing barriers to the cross-border distribution of investment funds.

Easier information sharing will improve security, allow for more efficient checks at external borders and contribute to prevent and combat illegal migration.

Lyudmila Petkova becomes the new chair of the Council working group overseeing the implementation of the EU's code of conduct on business taxation.

Provisional agreement reached on a multiannual management plan for western Mediterranean demersal fisheries.

The EU has decided to revise its company law rules so that they remain fit for purpose in the digital age. The aim is to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and legal certainty through the use of digital tools.

The Council adopted conclusions on Iran.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 4-10 February 2019

The EU is taking the steps which are needed to continue to ensure a high level of aviation safety in its airspace in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a negotiated agreement.

The representatives of the governments of the member states appointed ten judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

EU ambassadors today agreed that, following Brexit, UK citizens coming to the Schengen area for a short stay should be granted visa free travel.

Euro area members have been asked to submit nominations of candidates to replace European Central Bank Executive Board member Peter Praet, whose term ends on 31 May. The Eurogroup President has received one name: Ireland proposed the Central Bank of Ireland Governor, Philip Lane.

The EU has come a step closer to adopting new rules which should facilitate the cross-border mobility of EU companies.

The EU is bringing forward the introduction of longer, aerodynamic cabs which will reduce fuel consumption, provide better visibility, safety and comfort for drivers, and improve safety for other road users.

The EU is taking steps to ensure the maritime connection between Ireland and the other EU countries in the Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

The revised calculation of projected energy consumption figures for 2030 are necessary to track progress towards the EU's energy efficiency target.

EU ambassadors agreed the Council's position on a proposal for a regulation which establishes rules for the continuation of the cooperation programmes across the Irish border in the event of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU without a negotiated agreement.

The Presidency and the EP reach provisional agreement on carcinogens.

Council and Parliaments agree on a directive on contracts for the supply of digital content and services and on a directive on contracts the sales of goods.

The Council adopted a regulation ensuring consistency of safeguard measures included in free trade agreements.

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