We discussed how to better support Ukraine and other countries in the Eastern partnership in times of Covid-19 pandemic. Our message to them is clear, we will keep helping them in these challenging times. Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Gradually returning to core foreign policy issues, ministers first held […]
EU defence ministers in Zagreb on defence priorities, strategic review of PESCO and future of EU defence
An informal EU Defence Ministers Meeting was hold in Zagreb past 4 and 5 March 2020. The meeting was hosted by the Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Damir Krstičević and chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. First working session on common challenges and […]
Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 12 March 2020
Agenda highlights Trade ministers will focus on the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference, recent developments in trade relations with China and the United States, as well as the impact the COVID-19 outbreak could have on supply chains and trade flows. WTO Ministerial Conference The Council will review the preparations for the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, taking place on 8 to 11 June 2020 in Nur-Sultan, […]
Informal meeting of defence ministers, 4-5 March 2020
An informal meeting of EU defence ministers will be held in Zagreb on 4 and 5 March 2020, and will be organized by the Ministry of Defence. An informal meeting of EU defence ministers is a high-level meeting, where ministers have the opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments in the field of the […]
Special European Council, 20 February 2020
Agenda highlights EU heads of state or government will discuss the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027 during a special meeting of the European Council on 20 February 2020. In his invitation letter, the President of the European Council said: “The time has come to reach an agreement at our level on the multiannual financial framework.” […]
Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 18 February
Agenda highlights: EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions The Council will adopt a revised list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes in the framework of new conclusions on this matter. As part of the EU’s external strategy for taxation, the list contributes to ongoing efforts to prevent tax avoidance and promote tax good governance worldwide. Economic governance review The Commission will present […]
Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, 21 January 2020
This is the first meeting of EU finance ministers under the Croatian presidency of the Council. The presidency will take the opportunity to outline its work programme on economic and financial issues. Agenda highlights: Digital taxation Finance ministers will discuss tax challenges arising from digitalisation. They will take stock of ongoing negotiations in the context […]
Main results of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting, 2-3 December 2019
Victims’ rights Ministers adopted conclusions on victims’ rights, following the discussions which took place at the JHA Council in October. The conclusions take stock of the comprehensive EU framework developed in this area, covering legislative and non-legislative instruments as well as cooperation at operational level. Their objective is to improve the effectiveness and implementation of […]