The European Union Map - Consilium
WebJan 10, 2024 · The European Union Map. A useful geo-political map of the 27 member states of the European Union. It also includes a small map of non-continental and overseas territories of the member states and national flags. 2020, 0 Pages, Posters. Download publication (Publications Office of the European Union) Last review: 10 January 2024.
How Maastricht changed Europe - Consilium
Webchanged Europe. ⸺. The Maastricht Treaty established the European Union, paved the way for the euro and created EU citizenship. Scroll down to learn more. The Maastricht Treaty was signed on 7 February 1992 and had a profound impact on European integration. The EU, as we know it today owes its name and its nature to a treaty born in a Dutch ...
Biography of Charles Michel - Consilium
WebPresident of the European Council. Charles Michel was born in the Belgian town of Namur in 1975, when the European Union consisted of only nine member states. He grew up listening to the stories of his parents and grandparents, who had experienced the devastation of the Second World War and knew how precious peace and reconciliation are.
Timeline - Paris Agreement on climate change - Consilium
WebOn 12 December, a new global agreement on climate change was reached. The agreement represents a balanced outcome with an action plan to limit global warming to 'well below' 2°C and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. The Paris Agreement will be open for signature for one year from 22 April 2016 in New York.
Cybersecurity: Council adopts conclusions on the EU's ... - Consilium
WebMar 22, 2021 · The Council today adopted conclusions on the EU's cybersecurity strategy for the digital decade. This strategy was presented by the Commission and the high representative for foreign affairs in December 2020. It outlines the framework for EU action to protect EU citizens and businesses from cyber threats, promote secure information …
European Council - Consilium
WebApr 18, 2024 · The European Council became one of the seven EU institutions, following the changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. First meeting of the European Council in Dublin on 11 March 1975. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.
European climate law: Council and Parliament reach provisional ...
WebMay 5, 2021 · The Council's and the European Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional political agreement setting into law the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050, and a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. We are very happy with the …
EU migration and asylum policy - Consilium
WebThe new rules, or migration and asylum pact, will make the European asylum system more effective and will increase the solidarity between member states by enabling to lighten the load on those member states where most migrants arrive. Timeline. 08/02/2024. Asylum and migration reform: EU member states’ representatives green light deal with ...
EU-Turkey statement, 18 March 2016 - Consilium
WebEU-Turkey statement, 18 March 2016. Today the Members of the European Council met with their Turkish counterpart. This was the third meeting since November 2015 dedicated to deepening Turkey-EU relations as well as addressing the migration crisis. The Members of the European Council expressed their deepest condolences to the people of Turkey ...
Serbia - Consilium
WebDec 19, 2009 · Serbia's application for EU membership was submitted on 19 December 2009. At its meeting 25 October 2010, the Council invited the Commission to submit its opinion on Serbia's application. The Commission delivered a positive opinion on 12 October 2011 and recommended that Serbia be granted the status of candidate country. On 1 …
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