Main results of the General Affairs Council
17/03/2015
Institutional affairs
The Council prepared the European
Council of 19-20 March. The main focus will be on the energy union.
Foreign relations such as relations with Russia, the situation in
Ukraine, preparations for the Eastern Partnership summit and Libya will
also be discussed.
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council
16/03/2015
External relations and foreign affairs
The Council held an in-depth
discussion on EU relations with Africa, covering peace and security,
prosperity and partnership. The Council also adopted a strategy
outlining how the EU and Member States are planning to counter the
threat posed by ISIL/Da'esh and help restore peace and security in Syria
and Iraq.
Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council
16/03/2015
Agriculture, fisheries and food
The Council held a public debate on a
proposal on organic farming. Member states took the view that an EU
harmonised approach could address the issue of the presence of
non-authorised substances in organic products.
Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
13/03/2015
Energy and natural resources / Science and technology / Transport and travel
The Council held a public policy
debate on two proposals to improve rail services in the EU (fourth
railway package). Ministers also discussed ways in which transport
policy can boost competitiveness, growth and jobs.
Main results of the Justice and Home Affairs Council
13/03/2015
Justice and citizens rights
Ministers welcomed the progress
achieved so far in the implementation of the operational actions
identified by the Task Force Mediterranean. The Council also discussed
the implementation of the measures contained in the recent
counter-terrorism statements issued after the latest terrorist attacks
in Europe.
Main results of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
09/03/2015
Employment and social rights / Environment, consumers and health
The Council discussed the employment
and social policy aspects of the 2015 European Semester exercise. It
endorsed key messages on the financing of social protection systems and
adopted conclusions on inclusive labour markets.
Main results of the Environment Council
06/03/2015
Environment, consumers and health
The Council discussed the
preparations for the UN climate change conference that will take place
in Paris in December. Ministers also discussed the environment related
aspects of the Annual Growth Survey with a view to the mid-term review
of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
05/03/2015
Energy and natural resources / Transport and travel
The Council had an exchange of views
on the energy union, addressing in particular issues such as energy
security, completion of the internal energy market, energy efficiency,
decarbonisation of the economy and competitiveness.
Main results of the Competitiveness Council
02/03/2015
Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs
The Competitiveness Council took
place against the background of the broad priorities of the Latvian
presidency to achieve a competitive and digital Europe. It included
debates on those areas where the EU's single market and a dynamic
innovation policy can increase Europe's capacity to deliver economic
growth and jobs.
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