COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

 

Press material Friday, 26 April 2024

● Council of the EU   26/04/2024 09:07 | Media advisory | Press briefing - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of 7 May 2024   The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on Monday, 29 April 2024 at 13.30. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the ECCL Luxembourg press room. To attend the event remotely, please use this link to register and have the possibility to ask questions. Those who already registered for previous press events of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council do not need to do it again. Deadline for registration: Monday, 29 April 2024 at 12.30 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants after the deadline.

Συνεδριάσεις Παρασκευή, 26 Απριλίου 2024

● Συμβούλιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης   26/04/2024 09:05 | Συνεδριάσεις | Κύρια σημεία της ημερήσιας διάταξης - Συμβούλιο Γεωργίας και Αλιείας, 29 Απριλίου 2024   Οι υπουργοί Γεωργίας θα συζητήσουν για την αντιμετώπιση της τρέχουσας κατάστασης στον γεωργικό τομέα, με βάση πληροφορίες της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής. Επιπλέον, το Συμβούλιο θα προβεί σε ανταλλαγή απόψεων για θέματα γεωργίας που συνδέονται με το εμπόριο, καθώς και για τις ετήσιες εκθέσεις επιδόσεων των κρατών μελών που προβλέπονται στην Κοινή Γεωργική Πολιτική.Κατά τη διάρκεια γεύματος, οι υπουργοί Γεωργίας θα πραγματοποιήσουν άτυπη συζήτηση σχετικά με τον στρατηγικό διάλογο για το μέλλον της γεωργίας.

Press material Friday, 26 April 2024

● Council of the EU   26/04/2024 14:57 | Press release | Republic of Moldova: EU prolongs restrictive measures for those trying to destabilise, undermine or threaten the independency of the country   The Council today decided to prolong the restrictive measures against those responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, until 29 April 2025. EU restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 11 individuals and one entity. Those listed under the EU sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze. It is also prohibited to generate funds or access economic resources made available to them, either directly or indirectly. Additionally, a travel ban applies to the natural persons listed, preventing them from entering and transiting through EU territories. In its conclusions of 21-22 March 2024, the European Council reaffirmed its commitment to provide all relevant support to the Republic of Moldova in addressing the challenges it faces as a consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and to strengthen the country’s resilience, security and stability in the face of destabilising activities by Russia and its proxies. Background EU restrictive measures were first introduced in April 2023 at the request of the Republic of Moldova in order to target persons responsible for supporting or implementing actions which undermine or threaten its sovereignty and independence, as well as the country’s democracy, the rule of law, stability or security. On 14 December 2023 the European Council agreed to open accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova, having granted the status of candidate country on 23 June 2022. Consolidated text: Council Regulation (EU) 2023/888 of 28 April 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova (22 February 2024) Republic of Moldova: six individuals and one entity listed for undermining the rule of law, stability and security in the country (press release, 22 February 2024) EU relations with the Republic of Moldova (background information)

Press material Friday, 26 April 2024

● Council of the EU   26/04/2024 14:15 | Press release | Myanmar: EU restrictive measures renewed for a further year   The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the annual review of the restrictive measures and in view of the continuing grave situation in Myanmar, including actions undermining democracy, as well as serious human rights violations Restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 103 individuals and 21 entities. Those listed under the sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed. Other EU restrictive measures remain in place: the embargo on arms and equipment and export restrictions on equipment for monitoring communications which might be used for internal repression, the export ban on dual-use goods for use by the military and border guard police, and the prohibition of military training and cooperation with the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). EU restrictive measures come in addition to the withholding of EU financial assistance directly going to the government and the freezing of all EU assistance that may be seen as legitimising the junta. The EU renews its condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the military coup and its aftermath, and remains deeply concerned by the continuing escalation of violence and the evolution towards a protracted conflict in the country. The repressive actions of the Myanmar military, marked by the use of indiscriminate violence against its own population, stand as a grave violation of basic human rights and a blatant disregard for the principles of justice and humanity. The EU reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the people of Myanmar in their quest for a free, peaceful and democratic future. Background On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted restrictive measures in respect of Myanmar/Burma. The Council has imposed restrictive measures against those responsible for the military coup staged in Myanmar on 1 February 2021, and the subsequent military and police repression against peaceful demonstrators on 22 March, 19 April and 21 June 2021, 21 February and 8 November 2022, 20 February, 20 July and 11 December 2023. Consolidated text: Council decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma, 11 December 2023 Myanmar: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the 3rd anniversary of the military coup (31 January, 2024)

Press material Friday, 26 April 2024

● Council of the EU   26/04/2024 13:34 | Media advisory | Media advisory - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 29 April 2024   Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: ECCL building, Luxembourg Chair: David Clarinval, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and Agriculture, Institutional Reforms and Democratic Renewal From 08.30 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 08.50 Doorstep by David Clarinval (live streaming) 10.00 Beginning of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council Adoption of the agenda Approval of "A" items: non-legislative list legislative list (+/- 10.10 public session) Rapid and structural responses to the current crisis situation in the agricultural sector: monitoring of the roadmaps Any other business: Increase of "de-minimis" aid in the agricultural sector +/-12.20 Ministerial lunch: Strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture Trade-related agricultural issues Annual performance reports under the CAP Any other business: Sustainable, forest-based bioeconomy (+/- 17.35 public session) Fisheries control regulation (+/- 18.05 public session) At the end of the meeting (+/- 18.40) - Press conference in live streaming. Arrangements for the press conference The press conference will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the ECCL Luxembourg press room. To attend the event remotely, please use this link to register and have the possibility to ask questions. Those who already registered for previous press events of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council do not need to do it again. Deadline for registration: Monday, 29 April 2024, 17.40 Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.