General Affairs Council, 14 May 2018

Summary:

A meeting of the General Affairs Council was held on 14 May 2018. The agenda includes the following topics:

+ Presentation of the proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, followed by a first round of discussions;

+ Preparations for the European Council summit held in June 2018;

+ Discussion on the situation with regard to the rule of law in Poland, followed by an update on the dialogue conducted with the national authorities on this matter;

+ Adoption of a legislative package concerning climate action and clean energy: 'effort sharing' of emissions, LULUCF, environmental reporting and energy performance of buildings;

+ Adoption of a Directive strengthening rules on prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.

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