Cheaper Euro Transfers: Council Agrees its Negotiating Stance
On 27 June 2018, EU ambassadors agreed the Council's negotiating stance on the Commission's proposal to make cross-border payments in euros cheaper across the EU.
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Controls on Cash Entering and Leaving the EU: Council Endorses Agreement
The EU's committee of permanent representatives (Coreper) today endorsed an agreement between the Council, represented by the Bulgarian presidency, and the European Parliament on a draft regulation aimed at improving controls on cash entering or leaving t
The Bulgarian Presidency Ensures the Preparation of the end-June EU27 Summit
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Ekaterina Zaharieva chaired the General Affairs Council meeting in an EU-27 format (GAC Article 50).
The Path Towards Opening of Accession Negotiations with FYROM and Albania in June 2019 set out at last GAC meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency
With Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva as chair, EU Member States today set out the path towards opening of accession negotiations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania in June 2019.
European Food Safety Authority: New Members Appointed
On 26 June 2018 the Council appointed 7 new members of the management board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Maritime security: EU revises its action plan
90% of the EU's external trade and 40% of its internal trade is transported by sea.
Council Authorises Opening of Negotiations with WTO Members on Brexit-related Adjustments
In preparation for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the Council today authorised the Commission to open formal negotiations within the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on how to divide up existing EU tariff rate quotas (TRQs) between the EU27 and the UK.
Ensuring Aviation Safety and Safe use of Drones: Council Signs off on EASA Reform
The Council today adopted updated aviation safety rules, which include a revised mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the first ever EU-wide rules for civil drones of all sizes.
Encouraging Participation: Council Ready to Launch Talks on a Revised European Citizens' Initiative
The Council is ready to launch talks with the Parliament to make the European Citizens' Initiative more user-friendly and increase its impact.
EU Delays Macedonia and Albania Talks
EU governments agreed on Tuesday (26 June) to delay a decision to start accession talks with Macedonia and Albania until next year, if the two Balkan countries carried out more reforms.
IMF: EU to Prepare for the Influx of Firms after Brexit
DUBLIN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) should enhance its regulatory and supervisory capacities to cope with the possible influx of financial firms from London to continental Europe after Britain leaves the EU, said International Monetary Fun
Venezuela: EU Adds 11 Officials to Sanctions List
On 25 June 2018, the Council decided to put 11 individuals holding official positions under restrictive measures.
EU Sanctions 7 Senior Military, Border Guard and Police Officials
On 25 June, the Council placed 7 individuals under restrictive measures in light of the situation in Myanmar/Burma.
EU will Enhance its Capacity to Act as a Security Provider, its Strategic Autonomy, and its Ability to Cooperate with Partners
Today, foreign affairs ministers and defence ministers discussed the implementation of the EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence.
Mali and the Sahel: EU Council Adopts Conclusions
On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on the Sahel/Mali.
Supercomputers: EU Council Agrees to Develop High-tech Infrastructure
The Council today agreed to give a boost to a high-performance computing ecosystem by establishing a new European joint undertaking.
CO2 Emissions of Heavy-duty Vehicles: Council Adopts Monitoring and Reporting Rules
The Council today adopted a regulation on monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions as well as fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles.
Hungary and Romania Called on to Correct Significant Budgetary Deviations
On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted a decision establishing that Romania has once again failed to take effective action to correct a significant budgetary deviation.
France's Deficit below 3% of GDP, Procedure Closed
On 22 June 2018, the Council closed the excessive deficit procedure for France, confirming that it has reduced its deficit below the EU's 3% of GDP reference value.
Economic and Fiscal Policies: Country-specific Recommendations Approved
On 22 June 2018, the Council approved draft recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic and fiscal policies for 2018.
EU - African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Future Partnership: Council Adopts Negotiating Mandate
On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted the negotiating mandate for the future agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.
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