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25/09/2017 - Institutional affairs
The Council began preparations for the October European Council by discussing a provisional agenda. Ministers also discussed the priorities for the Commission’s 2018 Work Programme and closed the excessive deficit procedure for Greece.
25/09/2017 - Employment and social rights
The European Commission has entered into further discussions with trade unions and employers' organisations at EU level on how to modernise the rules on employment contracts, in order to make these contracts fairer and more predictable for all types of workers.
21/09/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Economy and the euro
The European Commission is today launching a new EU agenda to ensure that the digital economy is taxed in a fair and growth-friendly way. The Communication adopted by the Commission sets out the challenges Member States currently face when it comes to acting on this pressing issue and outlines possible solutions to be explored.
20/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, addressed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on behalf of the EU, on 20 September 2017.
Creating a stronger and more integrated European financial supervision for the Capital Markets Union
20/09/2017 - Economy and the euro
European consumers, investors and businesses will benefit from stronger and more integrated financial markets, thanks to plans by the Commission to reform the EU's supervisory architecture.
19/09/2017 - Security and defence
To equip Europe with the right tools to deal with cyber-attacks, the European Commission and the High Representative are proposing a wide-ranging set of measures to build strong cybersecurity in the EU.
19/09/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
18/09/2017 - Business, taxation and competition
The renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy brings together all existing and new horizontal and sector-specific initiatives into a comprehensive industrial strategy.
15/09/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
Increasing democratic legitimacy in the EU through stronger citizen participation is among the Ten Priorities of the Juncker Commission. To continue delivering on this commitment, the European Commission adopted two legislative proposals to revise the European Citizens' Initiative Regulation and the Regulation on European Political Parties and Foundations.
15/09/2017 - Institutional affairs
State of the Union debate, free wifi in public spaces, gas supply security and more funding to tackle youth unemployment: check out the plenary overview.
14/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Justice and citizens’ rights
Home affairs ministers discussed the state of play and next steps in the field of migration and in particular regarding the Mediterranean. They took stock of events over the summer and focused on a number of issues where further action is needed at EU level.
- Outcome of the Council meeting
- North Korea: Council reinforces EU sanctions in line with UN Security Council resolution 2371 of 5 August 2017
- EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until 15 March 2018
- Infographic - Migration flows: Eastern and Central Mediterranean routes
- More press releases from the Justice and Home Affairs Council
14/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
Following the State of the Union speech by President Jean-Claude Juncker, the Commission has today unveiled a weighty package of trade and investment proposals for a progressive and ambitious trade agenda.
13/09/2017 - Institutional affairs
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker today delivered his 2017 State of the Union Address, before the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, presenting his priorities for the year ahead and outlining his vision for how the European Union could evolve by 2025.
12/09/2017 - Energy, environment and climate
An EU country facing an urgent gas shortage can trigger cross-border assistance from its neighbours, under new cooperation rules approved by Parliament.
12/09/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Economy and the euro
A financial scheme for local wireless access points in the EU, free of charge and without discriminatory conditions, is on its way.
07/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Security and defence
The European Commission reported today on actions taken since President Juncker's 2016 State of the Union address to enhance security at the EU external border, improve information exchange between Member States, close down the space in which terrorists operate and prevent radicalisation.
07/09/2017 - Institutional affairs
Today's paper states that the Good Friday Agreement should continue to be protected and strengthened in all its parts after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. The continuation of the Common Travel Area, which facilitates the interaction of people in Ireland and the UK, should also be recognised.
07/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Justice and citizens’ rights
06/09/2017 - Asylum and migration / Enlargement, external relations and trade
In four progress reports adopted today, the Commission is calling on all parties to sustain and further accelerate the good progress made in managing irregular migration flows, protecting the EU external borders and supporting the frontline Member States under pressure.
- Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos
- Fifteenth Report on Relocation and Resettlement
- Seventh Report on the progress made in the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement
- Fifth Report on the operationalisation of the European Border and Coast Guard
- Fifth Progress Report on the Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration
- The European Agenda on Migration
31/08/2017 - Employment and social rights / Statistics
