Main topics and media events 17 – 30 December 2018
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 December 2018
The Council is due to decide on 2019 fishing opportunities for the Atlantic and North Sea and exchange views on a progress report on the post 2020 CAP reform package, as well as the updated EU bioeconomy strategy.
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), Wednesday 19 December 2018
The Council will exchange views on the Commission’s strategy for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Ministers will be informed about the state of play of the clean energy package, the Connecting Europe Facility and the gas directive.
Environment Council, Thursday 20 December 2018
Environment ministers will discuss the LIFE programme, CO2 emission standards for trucks, and the EU’s new climate action strategy for 2050.