General Affairs Council (21/05 – Bruxelles) – Arrival and doorstep Romanian EU Presidency (George Ciamba)
The Council will hold, in public session, a policy debate on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. The debate will focus on the EU budget for external action, in particular on funding for development policy and the European neighbourhood policy.
Ministers will start preparations for the European Council meeting on 20-21 June 2019 by discussing an annotated draft agenda.
Under any other business, the Commission will present its “Communication on further strengthening the Rule of Law within the Union“.