Main results - General Affairs Council

14 May 2018

The Council discussed the EU's long-term budget for the 2021-2027 period. It also began preparations for the June European Council and exchanged views on the rule of law in Poland.

Multiannual financial framework after 2020 

The Commission presented to the Council its proposals for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for the years 2021 to 2027, and ministers had a first round of discussions. [...]

June European Council 

The Council began preparations for the European Council meeting, which will take place on 28 and 29 June, by discussing an annotated draft agenda. 

At its meeting, the European Council is expected to 

• aim at reaching a consensus on migration
• address a number of issues related to security and defence
• conclude the 2018 European Semester
• adopt conclusions on taxation, and on innovation and digital issues, as part of the follow-up to the leaders' debates on these topics
• have a first exchange of views on the next multiannual financial framework and decide on the timeline for completing the negotiations

Money laundering and terrorist financing 

The Council adopted without discussion a directive strengthening EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. [...]

Money laundering and terrorist financing: new rules adopted (press release, 14 May 2018)

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