| Author (Corporate) | European Council |
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| Publisher | EU |
| Publication Date | 19/12/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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Previews, reports and analysis of the European Council, Brussels, 19-20 December 2013. The agenda includes: + the EU's common security and defence policy For the first time since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the European Council held a thematic debate on defence. It identified priority actions for stronger cooperation. This debate was preceded by a meeting with the NATO Secretary-General. He presented his assessment of current and future security challenges and welcomed the ongoing efforts and commitments by the EU and its Member States as being compatible with, and beneficial to NATO. The European Council welcomed the general approach reached by the Council on the Single Resolution Mechanism, which will be a cornerstone of the Banking Union. The European Council reviewed the economic situation and the progress in implementing the Compact for Growth, Jobs and Competitiveness. The European Council also identified the main features of the Partnerships for Growth, Jobs and Competitiveness to support structural reform, with a view to concluding discussions by October 2014. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://europa.eu/globalstrategy/sites/globalstrategy/files/about/council_conclusions_dec_2013.pdf |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
