European Union

The EU welcomes and fully supports the Libyan Political Agreement that the UN SRSG Bernardino Leon presented to Libyan delegates in Skhirat on 8 October. It expresses appreciation to all those who have constructively participated in the negotiations over  many months, demonstrating a sense of responsibility and leadership. It equally welcomes the nomination of senior figures for the new Government of National Accord who will now have the responsibility to form a cabinet and oversee the swift implementation of the agreement. 

The EU calls on all Libyan parties to quickly approve and support this deal so that Libya can take the path of peace and prosperity. This is the only way to meet the aspirations of the Libyan people. The EU recognises that this will be an important first step in returning Libya on the path towards peaceful transition, but it is a step that is essential to take now. Those tempted to obstruct this agreement will be held responsible. 

The EU is ready to work in close partnership with the new Government of National Accord, once it is formed, to offer immediate and substantial  support in a number of different areas defined together with the Libyan authorities.

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the brutal bomb attack in Ankara today. I extend my sincere condolences to the victims and their loved ones. The attack on a peaceful march cynically exploits a sensitive moment for Turkey and the region. The European Union stands side by side with Turkey, its people and authorities in its efforts against terrorism and for reconciliation.

Place:         Luxembourg
Chair(s):    Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy 

All times are approximate and subject to change

+/- 9.15 (ttbc)
Doorstep by High Representative Mogherini (VIP entrance)  

+/- 9.30
Beginning of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting
Roundtable (TV/photo opportunity)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of A-items
Libya
Syria 

+/- 13.00
Working lunch (subject - Migration) 

+/- 15.00
EU-ACP Relations (post 2020)
AOB  

+/- 15.30 (ttbc)
Press conference (live streaming)

Monday 12 October 2015
16:00 Meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Valeriu Streleț (photo opportunity)

 Tuesday 13 October 2015
08:00 Meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (NATO headquarters)
13:00 Meeting with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker

 Wednesday 14 October 2015
10:00 Meeting with President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis (photo opportunity)
14:00 Meeting with High Representative Federica Mogherini
15:00 Meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka
18:00 Inauguration of the exhibition "Bulgaria's Golden Treasures: Varna and the Oldest Gold in the World" (European Parliament)

 Thursday 15 October 2015
09:30  Tripartite social summit
12:30  Press conference of the Tripartite social summit
13:15  European People's Party Summit (Académie Royale de Belgique)
14:45 Meeting with Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven
15.15 Meeting with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel
16:00  European Council

 Friday 16 October 2015
TBC  European Council