European Council

EU ambassadors approved a deal with the European Parliament on a new regulation which facilitates the reuse of treated urban waste water for agricultural irrigation.

The EU is making it easier for freight transport companies to provide information to authorities in digital form.

EU ambassadors today endorsed the Council's position on rules to improve the rights of motor insurance policyholders.

In Strasbourg, European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech underlining the fundamental values of the European Union and the challenges ahead.

EU ambassadors approved the political agreement on an EU-wide classification system of environmentally sustainable activities.

Council agrees 2020 fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea.

Paulo Soares has been appointed head of mission of EUAM RCA.

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Foreign ministers of European and Asian countries meeting in Madrid, Spain, on 15-16 December for the 14th ASEM Foreign ministers meeting agreed on a Chair's statement.

The Council adopted conclusions on how better tackle and deter fraudulent practices in the agro-food chain.

Council agrees its negotiating position on amended rules for Eastern Baltic cod fisheries.

The Council adopted conclusions on "animal welfare, an integral part of sustainable animal production"

The Council adopted conclusions which provide political guidance for protecting and restoring the world's forests.

Council adopts 2020 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and Black Seas.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 16-22 December 2019

President Charles Michel presented the results of the discussions EU leaders had during the Euro summit and the European Council (Article 50). He thanked the Prime Minister of Finland for the work accomplished during their Presidency.

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The Euro Summit adopted a statement on 13 December 2019.

On 13 December 2019 the Special European Council (Art. 50) adopted conclusions on Brexit.

After the European Council meeting on climate change, MFF and foreign relations, President Charles Michel highlighted the main results of the discussions.