Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2016-17
UPN Alm.del Bilag 249
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Council of the
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PROVISIONAL VERSION
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OUTCOME OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
3540th Council meeting
Foreign Affairs
Development issues
Brussels, 19 May 2017
President
Federica Mogherini
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy
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PROVISIONAL VERSION
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CONTENTS
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ITEMS DEBATED
Humanitarian crises.............................................................................................................................. 3
EU-ACP relations post 2020 ................................................................................................................ 3
New European consensus on development .......................................................................................... 4
Other issues .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development ....................................................... 4
External aspects of migration ............................................................................................................... 4
OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
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European Year for Development 2015 legacy ......................................................................................................... 5
Annual report on EU development targets .............................................................................................................. 5
Sustainable garment value chains ............................................................................................................................ 5
Implementation of instruments for financing external actions ................................................................................ 5
Use of budget support for sub-Saharan Africa ........................................................................................................ 6
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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Relations with Armenia ........................................................................................................................................... 6
JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
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Schengen evaluation - France .................................................................................................................................. 6
FOOD LAW
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ITEMS DEBATED
Humanitarian crises
Ministers discussed how to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Africa, Yemen and
Syria. Those regions are currently facing major crises caused by conflicts in north-eastern Nigeria,
South Sudan, Yemen and Syria, and by droughts in Somalia and to a lesser extent in parts of Kenya
and Ethiopia. The crises have given rise to widespread devastation and displacement of population,
acute food and nutrition insecurity and a shortage of essential health care.
In order to better respond to the most urgent humanitarian needs, ministers stressed the need to
quickly disburse the generous pledges made at recent donor conferences. They also stressed the
importance of increased flexible and predictable humanitarian funding and of diplomatic and
political solutions to support peace and security.
Ministers also examined ways to improve coordination between humanitarian and development aid
instruments and effective joint initiatives of both fields. They adopted conclusions addressing this
issue.
See the conclusions (9459/17).
EU-ACP relations post 2020
Ministers had an exchange of views on future relations between the EU and the African, Caribbean
and Pacific (ACP) countries, in view of the expiry of the Cotonou Agreement in 2020.
The discussion took place on the basis of a joint communication from the European Commission
and High Representative Federica Mogherini, adopted on 22 November 2016, notably on the
options proposed on the three main aspects: the structure of the future relationship, the nature of the
possible agreement, and the geographical coverage.
Communication on a renewed partnership with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries
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New European consensus on development
The Council adopted a new European consensus on development, in the form of joint statement by
the Parliament, the Council, the representatives of the governments meeting within the Council and
and the Commission setting out a new framework for development cooperation for the EU and its
member states.
The new European consensus for development is the EU's response to the UN 2030 agenda for
sustainable development and a key deliverable at UN level. It sets out the main principles which
will guide the approach of the EU and the member states to cooperation with all developing
countries over the next 15 years, as well as a strategy for reaching the sustainable development
goals (SDGs).
For more details, see the
press release.
Other issues
Implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Over lunch, Amina J. Mohamed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations joined ministers
for an exchange on the implementation of the 2030 agenda focusing on the external parts of the
2030 agenda, including the internal work of the UN to achieve the sustainable development goals
and EU's efforts to contribute to the implementation.
This discussion falls within the context of the preparation of the high-level political forum on
sustainable development, to be held on 10-19 July in New York. The 2030 agenda was adopted in
September 2015 and came into force on 1 January 2016. It includes 17 sustainable development
goals that provide a universally agreed plan to achieve sustainable development.
External aspects of migration
On the eve of the meeting, a joint dinner between development and home affairs ministers
addressed the external aspects of migration to ensure full coherence between migration and
development policies. Ministers discussed options to reinforce cooperation with countries of origin
and transit to address the root causes of migration, prevent irregular migration and improve return,
readmission and reintegration of irregular migrants.
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OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
European Year for Development 2015 legacy
The Council adopted conclusions on the European Year for Development 2015 Legacy:
“Our
World, Our Dignity, Our
Future”
(9376/17).
Annual report on EU development targets
The Council adopted conclusions regarding information on the EU's official development assistance
(ODA), analysing trends with regard to its commitments and delivery in 2016. The ODA is a major
source of finance for least developed countries and fragile states which particularly lack the
domestic
capacity to raise finance from other sources. Last year, ODA reached €75 billion. This
constitutes an 11% increase compared to 2015 (9266/17).
Sustainable garment value chains
The Council supports the promotion of responsible supply chains in the textile and clothing sector.
It adopted conclusions recognising the potential of this sector as a driver of development and
emancipation, but also acknowledging the economic, social and environmental challenges posed by
the garment value chains. Deadly accidents such as the collapse of the factory in Rana Plaza in
Bangladesh in 2013 underline the importance of preventing human rights violations and of
promoting corporate social responsibility in the garment sector (9381/17).
Implementation of instruments for financing external actions
The Council adopted conclusions reviewing the 2016 annual report on the implementation of the
EU's instruments for financing external actions in 2015. It stressed the usefulness of a yearly
reporting on the evolution of EU development policy and practices. It welcomed the extensive
geographic and thematic scope of the report, which provides a useful overview of the EU’s response
to political developments and global challenges (9378/17)
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Use of budget support for sub-Saharan Africa
Approximately 20% of EU development funding is channelled through budget support, sub-Saharan
Africa being the largest recipient. The Council adopted conclusions on a report by the Court of
auditors on how this funding is being used and how it could be improved. In particular, it stressed
the importance of a predictable and sustainable financing where domestic revenues play a
significant role, to support the implementation of the sustainable development goals (9262/17).
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Relations with Armenia
The Council adopted the EU position for the 17th meeting of the EU−Armenia Cooperation Council
taking place in Brussels on 23 May. The main objective of the cooperation council is to address the
future steps of the new EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
deepening the cooperation in the framework of Eastern Partnership and the reviewed European
Neighbourhood Policy. Negotiations for this new agreement started in 2015, and were concluded
successfully on 26 February 2017.
Current EU relations with Armenia are based on the EU-Armenia Partnership and Cooperation
Agreement (1999), which provides for wide-ranging cooperation in the areas of political dialogue,
trade, investment, economy, promotion of democracy and human rights, law-making and culture.
The new agreement will replace the current EU-Armenia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
EU-Armenia relations (EEAS website)
JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
Schengen evaluation - France
The Council adopted an implementing decision setting out a recommendation on addressing the
deficiencies identified in the 2016 evaluation of France (Pas-de-Calais) on the application of the
Schengen acquis in the field of return (9522/17).
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FOOD LAW
Cereal-based food, baby food and food for special medical purposes
The Council decided not to object to a Commission regulation (8199/17) authorising the addition of
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ferrous bisglycinate as a source of iron to processed cereal-based food and baby food
calcium phosphoryl oligosaccharides as a source of calcium to food intended for special
medical purposes
The regulation is a delegated act pursuant to article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.
It now can enter into force, unless the European Parliament objects.
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