Adoption of a new European consensus on development

Author (Corporate)	Council of the European Union: General Secretariat
Series Title	Press Release
Series Details	19.05.17
Publication Date	19/05/2017
Content Type	News
	The Council of the European adopted on 19 May 2017 a proposal for a new European consensus on development. This declaration is the European Union's response to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and sets out a framework for development cooperation. It was put forward by the European Commission in November 2016.
Source Link	Primary Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2017/05/19-european-consensus-on-development/
Related Links	ESO: Background information: New European consensus on development. Will it be fit for purpose? [EPRS Briefing, April 2017] http://www.europeansources.info/record/new-european-consensus-on-development-will-it-be-fit-for-purpose/ EurActiv, 19.05.17: ‘New Consensus’ on Development adopted – and immediately condemned https://www.euractiv.com/section/development-policy/news/new-consensus-on-development-adopted-and-immediately-condemned/
Subject Categories	Environment, Politics and International Relations
Countries / Regions	Europe