UPN, Alm.del - 2016-17 - Bilag 95: Hyrdebrev fra formanden for DER forud for DER 15. december 2016

Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2016-17
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14. december 2016

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UPN, Alm.del - 2016-17 - Bilag 95: Hyrdebrev fra formanden for DER forud for DER 15. december 2016

European Council

The President

Brussels, 13 December 2016

Dear colleagues,

We will meet on Thursday to discuss defence policy, migration as well as economic issues. This

time, as agreed, we will start with the traditional exchange of views with the President of the

European Parliament at 12.30.

We will then continue over lunch. Prime Minister Fico will update us on the progress in

implementing the previous European Council conclusions. We will then turn to migration, where we

have made important steps forward, not least on our external borders, but there is still work to be

done. We will review the progress on the internal and external strands, including the

implementation of the EU-Turkey statement and the Partnership Framework, as well as on

financial mechanisms to support origin, transit and host countries. Thereafter, we will discuss

external affairs: a draft decision on the Association Agreement with Ukraine, so as to open the way

for the ratification of the agreement; President Hollande and Chancellor Merkel will present the

state of play as regards the implementation of the Minsk Agreements and the situation in Syria.

Finally, President Anastasiades will inform us about the Cyprus settlement negotiations.

The afternoon working session will start with defence policy, for which Europeans must take

greater responsibility. Our aim is clear: to strengthen Europe's security in a challenging geopolitical

environment, and to better protect our citizens. We need to give a strong, political impetus on key

issues, in order to invest more and cooperate better amongst ourselves and with our partners. The

onus lies with Member States, but the EU can and will support their efforts. NATO Secretary

General Stoltenberg will join us at the beginning of this session to exchange views on EU-NATO

cooperation.

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After the adoption of the conclusions on security and defence, we will turn to economic and social

issues. We will review the proposed extension of the Investment Plan for Europe and the recent

initiatives dedicated to youth, including on mobility, education and skills development. I have also

asked the President of the European Central Bank to deliver a brief intervention and give us his

views on the economic recovery and outlook. We should conclude our proceedings before dinner.

After the conclusion of the European Council, there will be an informal meeting over dinner of the

EU27 leaders to discuss Brexit. The purpose is to agree on our internal organisation and

procedures, and thus ensure that we are ready for the Brexit talks.

I look forward to seeing you in Brussels.

Yours sincerely,

D. TUSK

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