European Council

The Council agreed on a negotiating mandate on revised rules on the governance of the .eu top-level domain.

In Strasbourg, President Donald Tusk addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament on the discussions held during the European Council meetings.

The European Union Political and Security Committee and the African Union Peace and Security Council held their 11th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting in Brussels, Belgium.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1237 of 12 September 2018 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1465 of 28 September 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

The EU issued a declaration on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 22-28 October 2018

President Tusk opened the meeting between EU and ASEAN representatives underlining the will to strengthen the EU-ASEAN relationship.

At the opening ceremony of the 9th EU-Republic of Korea summit, President Tusk underlined the main pillars of the strategic partnership between EU- Republic of Korea.

The Council authorised the Commission to launch negotiations on an agreement with the United States regarding imports of high quality beef.

At the closing ceremony of the 12th ASEM summit, President Tusk highlighted the main topics of the discussions.

The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM12) was held on 18-19 October 2018 in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by the European Union and chaired by the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.

EU-Vietnam voluntary partnership agreement on forest law, governance and trade

President Donald Tusk adressed the EU and Asian leaders at the gala dinner of the ASEM summit.

President Donald Tusk opened the 12th ASEM summit held in Brussels.

President Donald Tusk presented the main results of the European Council (Art. 50), the European Council and the Euro Summit.

On 18 October 2018, the European Council adopted conclusions on migration, internal security and external relations.

Agreement between the Council's presidency and the European Parliament on the text of the regulations to relocate EMA and EBA in the context of Brexit.

The main topic of the Tripartite Social Summit was "Reinforcing competitiveness, sustainable job creation and social fairness in the European Union".

Remarks by President Donald Tusk following the tripartite social summit and ahead of the European Council meetings.