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20/05/2019 - Culture, education and youth
New evidence shows that Erasmus+ makes students more successful in their personal and professional lives and helps universities to become more innovative, according to two new independent studies released by the European Commission.
17/05/2019 - Economy and the euro
Ministers prepared for upcoming international discussions on digital taxation. They also discussed a set of new excise duty rules applicable in the EU regime. The Council adopted conclusions on the implementation of the 2018 country-specific recommendations as well as an update of the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
16/05/2019 - International aid, development and cooperation
15/05/2019 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
The European Union is outlining its vision for a renewed partnership with Central Asia, updating its strategy on relations with the region first set out in 2007.
15/05/2019 - Energy, environment and climate / Justice and citizens’ rights
14/05/2019 - Food, farming and fisheries
The Council had exchanges of views on the post 2020 CAP reform, the Commission long term strategy "A clean planet for all", and trade-related agricultural issues. The Council was also informed about the EMFF, the follow-up to an ECJ ruling on GMOs, and the situation in the fruit market.
14/05/2019 - International aid, development and cooperation
The European Commission has announced an unprecedented €164 million for Education in Emergencies projects in 2019. Together with international and Belgian celebrities as well as around 400 students, the Commission has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness and solidarity among young Europeans.
13/05/2019 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
The High Representative and foreign ministers discussed Iran, following the latest announcements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran nuclear deal. Ministers also touched on the situation in Venezuela and discussed Ukraine, following the results of the Presidential election.
13/05/2019 - Business, taxation and competition / Consumer affairs and public health
As of 15 May, a new maximum price will apply for all international calls and SMS within the EU. As a result, consumers calling from their country to another EU country will pay a maximum amount of 19 cents per minute (+VAT) and 6 cents per SMS message (+VAT).
13/05/2019 - Business, taxation and competition
09/05/2019 - Institutional affairs
The informal summit in Sibiu brought together EU heads of state or government. Leaders focused on strategic plans for the Union in the coming years. They also agreed to meet on 28 May 2019 in Brussels to discuss the outcome of the European Parliament elections and start the nomination process for the heads of the EU institutions.
07/05/2019 - Economy and the euro
The European economy is forecast to continue expanding for the seventh year in a row in 2019, with real GDP expected to grow in all EU Member States. As global uncertainties continue to weigh, domestic dynamics are set to support the European economy. Growth is expected to gather pace again next year.
02/05/2019 - Culture, education and youth
30/04/2019 - Institutional affairs
Ahead of the meeting of EU27 leaders in Sibiu, Romania, on 9 May 2019, the European Commission is setting out a number of policy recommendations for how Europe can shape its future in an increasingly multipolar and uncertain world.
- Europe in May 2019: Preparing for a more united, stronger and more democratic Union in an increasingly uncertain world
- Progress on the Economic Situation
- The EU's public opinion 2014-2019
- The Top 20 EU achievements 2014-2019
- Unfinished business: the Top 10 EU issues awaiting final agreement
- Key figures for the EU 2014-2019
30/04/2019 - Justice and citizens’ rights
30/04/2019 - Employment and social rights
26/04/2019 - Justice and citizens’ rights
The European Commission publishes the 2019 EU Justice Scoreboard, which gives a comparative overview of the independence, quality and efficiency of justice systems in EU Member States.
25/04/2019 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
Meeting in Brussels on 25 April, both sides discussed the implementation of the EU-Japan trade deal and agreed to boost cooperation in several areas, such as data protection or climate change.
19/04/2019 - Institutional affairs
During the last plenary session before May’s elections, MEPs approved new measures requiring life-saving technologies in vehicles and EU-wide standards to protect whistle-blowers.
