European Council discusses migration and external relations
On the first day of its Summit, the European Council welcomed progress across the comprehensive migration strategy that the Commission…
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European Council conclusions 20-21 October 2016
The European Council adopted conclusions on migration, trade, global and economic issues and external relations. MIGRATION 1. The European Council…
European Council conclusions on external relations
The European Council strongly condemns the attacks by the Syrian regime and its allies, notably Russia, on civilians in Aleppo.…
Long Agenda of the European Council Meeting
Remarks by President of the European Council Donald Tusk following the first day of the European Council meeting: As you…
Global operation Ciconia Alba delivers major blow to organised crime
2.38 tonnes of cocaine have been seized, 529 human trafficking victims identified and 314 individuals arrested following a week-long international…
Commission urges Member States to support proposals to strengthen European defences against unfair trade
The European Commission today called on Member States to support its efforts to provide the EU with updated, strengthened and…
Mogherini: Priority number one now is to save Aleppo
High Representative/Vice-President Mogherini announces a dialogue with key regional actors to prepare the ground for a political transition and post-conflict…
Mogherini and Hahn on the elections in Montenegro
Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the elections in Montenegro: The people of Montenegro…
Facility for Refugees in Turkey: reaching cruising speed
Ahead of the European Council on 20/21 October, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker informed the EU heads of…
The share of persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU back to its pre-crisis level
In 2015, around 119 million people, or 23.7% of the population, in the EU were at risk of poverty or…