European Council President Charles Michel travels to China

 

Press material Thursday 24 November 2022

● European Council   24/11/2022 09:40 | Press release | European Council President Charles Michel travels to China   The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, will be travelling to Beijing on 1 December to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit to Beijng takes place following the European Council‘s strategic discussion on the European Union’s relations with China in October. Against the backdrop of a tense geopolitical and economic environment, the visit is a timely opportunity for both EU and China to engage. The EU and Chinese leaders will discuss global challenges as well as subjects of common interest

Meetings Wednesday 23 November 2022

● Council of the EU   23/11/2022 17:36 | MEETING | Main results - European Economic Area Council, 23 November 2022   The European Economic Area (‘EEA’) Council discussed the overall functioning of the EEA Agreement, as well as energy transition and energy security.

Council of the EU
European Economic Area Council, 23 November 2022

Family photo of the European Economic Area Council held in Brussels on 23 November 2022
Main results

The 55th meeting of the European Economic Area ('EEA') Council took place in Brussels on 23 November.

The EEA Council discussed the overall functioning of the EEA Agreement and held an orientation debate on energy transition and energy security.

The meeting was chaired by Ms Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, and co-chaired by Mr Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, representing the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

It was attended by Ms Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, and Mr Pascal Schafhauser, Ambassador, Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein, as well as by Commission Vice President Šefčovič and representatives of the European External Action Service.
Political dialogue

The meeting of the EEA Council was preceded by an informal political dialogue with the EEA EFTA states. The discussions focused on Ukraine and the security policy situation in Europe.

Meeting information

Location: EFTA House, Brussels

23 November 2022
Preparatory documentsProvisional agenda
Progress report by the EEA Joint Committee
Draft minutes of the 54th meeting of the EEA Council, 23/05/2022