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KONKLUSIONER
Ekstraordinært møde i Det Europæiske Råd den 16. juli 2014
Til underretning for Folketingets Europaudvalg vedlægges konklusio-
nerne fra ekstraordinært møde i Det Europæiske Råd den 16. juli 2014,
EUCO 147/14.
Martin Lidegaard
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COVER NOTE
From:
To:
General Secretariat of the Council
Delegations
Subject: Special meeting of the European Council (16 July 2014)
‒ Conclusions
Delegations will find attached the conclusions adopted by the European Council at the above
meeting.
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Conclusions - 16 July 2014
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I. THE NEXT INSTITUTIONAL CYCLE
1. Following the election by the European Parliament of the President of the European
Commission, the European Council had an exchange of views with the President-elect,
Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, relating in particular to the priorities set out in the Strategic Agenda
for the Union in times of change agreed on 27 June 2014. It calls on all Institutions to
concentrate their activities on areas where the Union can make a real difference. The
European Council reiterated its commitment to ensure regular monitoring of these strategic
priorities.
2. The President of the European Council reported on the consultations he conducted, in
accordance with the Treaties, on other appointments for the next institutional cycle. The
European Council held a first debate in that respect and agreed to come back to it for a final
decision at a special meeting on 30 August.
3. The new Commission will be appointed by the European Council following a vote of consent
by the European Parliament on the President, the High Representative of the Union for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the other members of the Commission as a body.
II. EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Ukraine
4. Recalling the statements of the Heads of State or Government on Ukraine of 6 March and
27 May and its conclusions of 21 March and 27 June, the European Council once again
stresses its support for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in Ukraine, notably the urgent need
to agree on a genuine and sustainable cease-fire by all parties to create the necessary
conditions for the implementation of President Poroshenko's peace plan. The European
Council supports the diplomatic efforts by Ukraine, the Russian Federation, France and
Germany, as well as the joint Berlin Declaration of 2 July.
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5. The European Council condemns the continuation of illegal activities by armed militants in
Eastern Ukraine, including the occupation of public buildings, hostage-taking and armed
attacks on Ukrainian law enforcers and border guards. The European Council urges the
Russian Federation to actively use its influence over the illegally armed groups and to stop the
flow of weapons and militants across the border, in order to achieve a rapid de-escalation. In
this context, the European Council recalls the decision of 11 July to expand the travel ban and
asset freeze within the European Union to 11 new individuals for actions undermining
Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. Member States also agreed to
discontinue the application of their agreement of 20 February 2014 on export licences.
6. The European Council regrets that the requested steps it set out in its 27 June conclusions
have not been adequately taken. As a result, the European Council agrees to expand the
restrictive measures, with a view to targeting entities, including from the Russian Federation,
that are materially or financially supporting actions undermining or threatening Ukraine's
sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. It tasks the Council to adopt the necessary
legal instruments and to decide by the end of July on a first list of entities and persons,
including from the Russian Federation, to be listed under the enhanced criteria. It also asks to
consider the possibility of targeting individuals or entities who actively provide material or
financial support to the Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or
the destabilisation of Eastern-Ukraine. The European Council requests the EIB to suspend the
signature of new financing operations in the Russian Federation. European Union Member
States will coordinate their positions within the EBRD Board of Directors with a view to also
suspending financing of new operations. Finally, the European Council invites the
Commission to re-assess EU-Russia cooperation programmes with a view to taking a
decision, on a case by case basis, on the suspension of the implementation of EU bilateral and
regional cooperation programmes. However, projects dealing exclusively with cross-border
cooperation and civil society will be maintained.
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The European Council recalls that the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States have
been undertaking preparatory work on targeted measures, as it requested in March, so that
further steps can be taken without delay. The European Council remains committed to
reconvene at any time should events so require.
In line with the policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol,
the European Council requests the Commission and the EEAS to present proposals for
additional measures in particular on restricting investments in Crimea and Sevastopol. The
European Council also expects the International Financial Institutions to refrain from
financing any projects that explicitly or implicitly recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea
and Sevastopol.
7. The European Council commends the efforts of the OSCE and its Chairmanship in Office,
particularly in facilitating meetings of the Contact Group in Ukraine, and its readiness to
establish a border-monitoring mission, to which the European Union and its Member States
stand ready to consider a substantial contribution.
8. The European Council stresses the European Union's commitment to pursue trilateral talks on
the conditions of gas supply from the Russian Federation to Ukraine and commends the
efforts of the Commission in that regard. Finding a swift agreement is important for
safeguarding the security of supply and transit of natural gas through Ukraine to EU Member
States and for the stabilisation of Ukraine's economy.
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9. The European Council stresses the importance of Ukraine ratifying the Association
Agreement with a view to its early provisional application. It welcomes the holding of
trilateral consultations at ministerial level between Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the
European Union on 11 July on the implementation of the Association Agreement. In this
context, it also welcomes the setting up of a consultation mechanism to address potential
difficulties resulting from the effects of the implementation of the Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Area on the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement of the Commonwealth
of Independent States.
Gaza
10. The European Council is following with great concern the continued violence in Israel and
Gaza. The European Council condemns the firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel and the
indiscriminate targeting of civilians. Israel has the right to protect its population from this
kind of attacks. In doing so, it must act proportionately and ensure the protection of civilians
at all times. It deeply deplores the loss of innocent lives and the high number of wounded
civilians in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli military operations and is deeply concerned
about the rapid and dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The European
Council calls on both sides to de-escalate the situation, to end the violence, to end the
suffering of the civilian populations notably by allowing access to humanitarian assistance,
and return to calm. The European Council welcomes on-going efforts by regional partners,
and in particular the initiative launched by Egypt, to establish a cease-fire and calls on Hamas
to agree on such cease-fire. The European Union stands ready to provide the necessary
support to this end. The European Union continues to call for the full implementation of
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1860 (2009).
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11. The tragic events of the past days highlight the urgent need for all parties to work towards a
resumption of the diplomatic process and to pursue a two-state solution to the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict. The European Union reiterates its offer to both parties of a package of
European political and economic support and of a Special Privileged Partnership with the
European Union in the event of a final peace agreement.
12. Israelis and Palestinians need to make the strategic choice of peace in order to allow their
future generations to live lives freed from past conflicts and to enjoy the stability, security and
prosperity which they are currently being denied.