EUROPA - Newsroom - Latest press releases and statements from the Council of the EU and the European Council Press releases en http://europa.eu/newsroom/press-releases/council/index_en.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The European Union – Russian Federation human rights consultations http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137151.pdf Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Council conclusions on the social dimension of higher education http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137144.pdf Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Council conclusions on maximising the potential of youth policy in addressing the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137146.pdf Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Council conclusions on the contribution of quality youth work to the development, well-being and social inclusion of young people http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137148.pdf Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Press release - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting (provisional version) - Bruxelles, 16 and 17 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137150.pdf Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Weekly schedule of President Van Rompuy http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/137141.pdf Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 European Council EU-Turkmenistan Human Rights Dialogue http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137142.pdf Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council Keynote Speech at the Federation of Young European Greens Debate on Youth and Europe Brussels, 17 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/137143.pdf Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 European Council BACKGROUND NOTE - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/genaff/137123.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Institutional affairs Council of the EU AGENDA - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/genaff/137124.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Institutional affairs Council of the EU Joint Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki regarding Arctic Council decision on EU's observer status http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137127.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Agenda - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting - Brussels, 16 and 17 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137128.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Background note - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting - Brussels, 16 and 17 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137130.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Press information - Signing ceremony for the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation concerning cooperation on the application of their competition laws - Brussels, 17 May 2013 at 12.00 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/intm/137134.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Business Council of the EU Cross-border health threats: Council confirms agreement with EP http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/lsa/137136.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Employment and social rights Council of the EU "Unlocking opportunities for growth and competitiveness" - Keynote opening speech by President Herman Van Rompuy at the European Business Summit 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/137137.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 European Council Background briefing on European Council - Brussels, 21 May 2013 at 14.30 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/137138.pdf Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 European Council PRESIDENCY BRIEFING (15.05, 09.00am) - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/genaff/137098.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Institutional affairs Council of the EU INFORMATION FOR THE PRESS - Press Conference with the Chairman of the EU Military Committee following a Meeting of EU Chiefs of Defence, Thursday 16 May 2013 at 17:00, Council press centre, Lipsius room http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137100.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Council conclusions on climate finance – fast start finance http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137109.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Council conclusions on SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137111.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Council conclusions on the Court of Auditors' Special Report: The EU Solidarity Fund's response to the 2009 Abruzzi earthquake http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137113.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Savings taxation: Council go-ahead to negotiate with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and San Marino http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137115.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Council agrees additional funds for 2013 budget http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137116.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the next meeting in the framework of the EU-facilitated dialogue http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137117.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Council conclusions on In-depth reviews 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137118.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Council conclusions on tax evasion and tax fraud http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137120.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Press release - 3238th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Brussels, 14 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137122.pdf Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU INDICICATIVE PROGRAMME - 3237th Council meeting - AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES - Brussels, 13 and 14 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/137074.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Agriculture, fisheries and food Council of the EU Council conclusions on Organic Farming: Application of the regulatory framework and development of the sector http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/137076.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Agriculture, fisheries and food Council of the EU Economic governance: Council adopts "two-pack" http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137077.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Council adopts new rules on credit rating agencies http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137078.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the elections in Pakistan http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137079.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Presidency briefing (15.5.2013, 14.00) - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting - Brussels, 16 and 17 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/137080.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Culture, education and youth Council of the EU Agenda - 3238th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 14 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137083.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Invitation to a background briefing ahead of the Donors Conference for Mali, which takes place on 15 May http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137085.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Indicative programme - 3238th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 14 May 2013 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137086.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2013/186/CFSPamending Council Decision 2012/739/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137087.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2013/186/CFSPamending Council Decision 2012/739/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/cfsp/137088.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision 2010/232/CFSP http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/cfsp/137089.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Eurogroup Statement on Cyprus http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137091.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Eurogroup Statement on Greece http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137092.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU Eurogroup Statement on the submission of questions to the ECB http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/137094.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Economy, finance, tax and competition Council of the EU PRESS RELEASE - 3237th Council meeting - AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES - Brussels, 13 and 14 May 2013 (provisional version) http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/137095.pdf Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Agriculture, fisheries and food Council of the EU Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the bomb attack in Turkey http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137072.pdf Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the detention of Ahmed Maher in Egypt http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/137073.pdf Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 External relations and foreign affairs Council of the EU