Main topics and media events 11 – 24 June 2018
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks.
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), Monday 11 June 2018
The Council is due to adopt a general approach on the regulation on ACER, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. The Presidency will inform Ministers about the state of play in trilogue negotiations on the governance of the Energy Union, the directive on renewable energy and the directive on energy efficiency.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Monday 18 June 2018
The Council will have an exchange of views on the EMFF, fisheries controls and the fishing opportunities for 2019. It will also discuss the post 2020 CAP reform package and the agricultural market situation.
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and Social Policy), Thursday 21 June 2018
Employment and social policy ministers will discuss several legislative proposals, including on the coordination of social security systems, work-life balance and transparent and predictable working conditions. They will also hold a debate on the employment and social policy aspects of the 2018 European Semester exercise.
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health), Friday 22 June 2018
Health ministers will hold a debate on the proposed regulation on health technology assessment. They will also discuss the future of health in the EU.
Economic and Financial Affairs Council, Friday 22 June 2018
The Council is expected to close the excessive deficit procedure for France, and to approve country-specific recommendations under the 2018 ‘European Semester’. It will discuss a proposed European deposit insurance scheme and fulfilment of the eurozone convergence criteria.