EU Annual Inflation Slows in March 2024, Bulgaria's Rate at 3.1%
Eurostat's latest report revealed a slowdown in annual inflation across the European Union, with the figure dropping to 2.6% in March 2024 from 2.8% the previous month
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). That was the last meeting of this Council formation under the Bulgarian Presidency.
During the meeting, the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier briefed the ministers on the state of play in the Brexit negotiations, focusing on the next steps. The ministers made comments on the progress made, on the envisaged actions on the remaining topics and on the framework for the future relationship with the United Kingdom.
Then the ministers examined the draft conclusions to be adopted by the European Council (Article 50) on Friday 29 June 2018. The Heads of State or Government are expected to:
Commenting on today’s meeting, Ms Zaharieva said:
"With March 2019 quickly approaching, we need to find solutions to all remaining issues in a timely manner and in full respect of commitments made so far. Regarding the framework for the future relationship, we need realistic and workable proposals from the UK as regards its position. The work on preparedness at all levels and for all outcomes must be stepped up."
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