European Council

Agriculture and fisheries Council agrees on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2019.

President Donald Tusk sent the invitation letter to the members of the European Council for their meetings on 17 and 18 October 2018. The discussions will focus on Brexit, migration and internal security.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Central African Republic.

The Council adopted conclusions on the EU strategy for connecting Europe and Asia.

Council confirms for 2019 public intervention by tendering for skimmed milk powder.

The Council extended the EUAM Iraq until 17 April 2020 and agreed on a budget.

The Council adopted conclusions on Bosnia and Herzegovina / Operation EUFOR Althea.

The Council adopted a new regime of restrictive measures to address the use and proliferation of chemical weapons.

On 15 October, the Council adopted decisions on the signing and conclusion of the free trade agreement and the investment protection agreement between the EU and Singapore.

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Weekly schedule of President Donald Tusk 15-21 October 2018

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On 11 October, Council agreed its position on the directive on business insolvency and second chance

On 11 October, Council formally adopted the directive on countering money laundering by criminal law

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The Council adopted its position on the recast regulation setting new CO2 emission standards for cars and vans.

The Council adopted conclusions on biodiversity in view of negotiations at CBD COP14.

The Council adopted conclusions on climate change in view of negotiations at COP24.