European Council meetings

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European Council Conclusions

14/03/2013   European Council Conclusions 

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Remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy

15/03/2013   Remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy following the European Council  

14/03/2013   Remarks by President Van Rompuy following the first session of the European Council 

14/03/2013   Opening remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy at the European Council 

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Articles

15/03/2013 The European Council discussed the implementation of this year's European Semester exercise and provided guidance to the member states for the preparation of their national reform programmes (economic and employment policies) and stability or convergence programmes (fiscal policies) for this year.

Leaders also examined support for youth employment, the completion of the Single Market and the reduction of the administrative burden, as well as efforts to encourage growth and competitiveness. 

15/03/2013   Highlight: Leaders endorse EU's economic priorities for 2013

15/03/2013 The European Council took stock of ongoing work to build a sounder structure for economic and monetary union (EMU). At the moment, developing the banking union is the most pressing priority, while President Van Rompuy will present further measures on the coordination of economic policies in the euro area for consideration by the June European Council.

15/03/2013   Highlight: Strengthening economic and monetary union: progress on legislative files

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Related documents

14/03/2013 EU leaders adopted the rules of procedure for the Euro Summits. Drawing on treaty provisions and existing practices, these rules codify the organisation of these meetings.

14/03/2013   Rules for the organisation of the proceedings of the Euro Summits 

14/03/2013   Growth, Competitiveness and jobs:priorities for the European Semester 2013 - Presentation of J.M. Barroso, President of the European Commission, to the European Council of 14/15 march 2013

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Videos

15/03/2013  Final press conference by Herman Van Rompuy

14/03/2013  Press conference by Herman Van Rompuy

14/03/2013  Best of arrivals (first day)

15/03/2013   More videos 

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Photos

14/03/2013   Photo gallery