Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2019-20
UPN Alm.del Bilag 63
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European Council
Brussels, 13 December 2019
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Subject:
General Secretariat of the Council
Delegations
European Council (Art. 50) meeting (13 December 2019)
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Conclusions
Delegations
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will find attached the conclusions adopted by the European Council (Art. 50) at the
above meeting.
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Following a notification under Article 50 TEU, the member of the European Council
representing the withdrawing Member State shall not participate in the discussions of the
European Council or in decisions concerning it.
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 UPN, Alm.del - 2019-20 - Bilag 63: Konklusioner møde i Det Europæiske Råd (Art. 50) 13. december 2019
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Conclusions
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13 December 2019
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The European Council reiterates its commitment to an orderly withdrawal on the basis of the
Withdrawal Agreement and calls for its timely ratification and effective implementation.
2.
The European Council reconfirms its desire to establish as close as possible a future
relationship with the UK in line with the Political Declaration and respecting the previously
agreed European Council’s guidelines, as well as statements and declarations, notably those
of 25 November 2018. The future relationship will have to be based on a balance of rights and
obligations and ensure a level playing field.
3.
To this end the European Council invites the Commission to submit to the Council a draft
comprehensive mandate for a future relationship with the UK immediately after its
withdrawal. It invites the General Affairs Council to adopt swiftly the relevant decisions and
negotiating mandate.
4.
The European Council welcomes the Commission’s decision to reappoint Michel Barnier for
the negotiations on the future relationship. The negotiations will continue to take place in a
coherent manner and in unity and transparency with all Member States. The negotiations will
be conducted in continuous coordination and permanent dialogue with the Council and its
preparatory bodies.
5.
The European Council will follow negotiations closely and agree further general political
directions as necessary. Between European Council meetings, the General Affairs Council
and Coreper, assisted by a dedicated Working Party, will ensure that the negotiations are
conducted in line with the overall positions and principles agreed by the European Council
as well as the Council’s negotiating mandate, and provide further guidance as necessary fully
consistent with the EU’s best interest and with the aim of reaching a result that is fair and
equitable for all Member States and in the interest of our citizens.
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