VAT Minimum Standard Rate Set Permanently at 15%
On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted a directive making the 15% minimum standard rate a permanent feature of a new VAT system.
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VAT Fraud: EU Approves Cooperation Agreement with Norway
On 22 June 2018, the Council approved an agreement with Norway aimed at boosting cooperation in the area of VAT.
Eurogroup Statement on Greece of 22 June 2018
Completion of the fourth and final review and growth strategy
Leave and Flexible Work for Parents and Carers: Council Agrees General Approach on the Draft Directive on Work-life Balance
On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the directive on work-life balance for parents and carers.
Coordination of Social Security Systems: Council Agrees General Approach
On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the coordination of social security systems (revision of regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009).
Bulgarian Presidency Acts to Move Forward the Social Dimension of the EU
Under the leadership of the Bulgarian Presidency, EU social affairs ministers today took a series of key decisions meant to move forward the achievement of the goals set by the European Council in the social area and to implement the European Pillar of th
Eurogroup statement on the Occasion of its 20th Anniversary
Today, the Eurogroup commemorated its first meeting 20 years ago in Luxembourg.
EU Looks to Screen Migrants in Africa to Stop Boatloads
ONENEWSNOW - After pushing countries on the continent for years to accept migrants in the midst of the refugee crisis, the leftist European Union (EU) is finally committed to curb immigration and the problems that come with it by pushing to start screenin
The Bulgarian Presidency Drives the Debate on the Need to Further Promote Inclusive Education in Europe
Ensuring equal access to quality education for all learners is key to achieving more cohesive societies.
Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Council Reaches General Approach
On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions.
Eurogroup Statement on the Occasion of its 20th Anniversary
Today, the Eurogroup commemorated its first meeting 20 years ago in Luxembourg.
Easier Access to Professions: Council Adopts New Measures
The Council today adopted a directive that will require EU member states to carry out a proportionality test before establishing new requirements for professions.
Posting of Workers: Council Adopts the Directive
On 21 June 2018, the Council adopted the revision of the posting of workers directive.
Crime will no Longer Pay: Council Agrees New Rules on Mutual Recognition of Freezing and Confiscation Orders
On 20 June 2018, the Council, following a provisional agreement with the European Parliament, agreed on new rules concerning the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders.
Evidence-based Measures are Crucial for the Drug Policies Effectiveness
On 19-20 June 2018, the Ministry of Interior co-organised the 3rd COPOLAD II Annual Conference ‘Women and drug policy.
EU Agrees New Rules for a more Efficient and Effective Eurojust
On 20 June 2018, EU ambassadors confirmed an agreement reached on 19 June between the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council and the Parliament on rules amending the regulation on Eurojust, the European Union agency for criminal justice cooperation.
Digital Single Gateway: Easier Access to Online Information and Procedures
Coreper today endorsed an agreement between the Bulgarian presidency and European Parliament representatives to set up a single digital gateway which will provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem-solving services to citi
New Measures to Fight against illegal Competition Practices in the Internal Market
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 new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the
Pensions: Council Agrees its Stance on pan-European Pension Product
The Council has agreed its negotiating stance on a proposal that would make it easier for people to put money aside for their old age.
Visa Policy: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Visa Code
On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.
Schengen Internal Border Controls: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code
On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.
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