General Affairs Council, 9 April 2019

Summary:

A meeting of the General Affairs Council was held on 9 April 2019. The agenda includes the following items:

• Exchange of views on cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the context of the debate on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 (MFF);
• Presentation of revised progress report outlining the state of play in the negotiations on MFF-related sectoral proposals;
• Adoption of conclusions on the implementation of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, as a response to a Communication published by the European Commission;
• Discussion on the state of play regarding EU-backed fundamental values in Hungary and rule of law in Poland under Article 7(1) TEU;
• Adoption of a number of legistative proposals on a range of policy areas.