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Europaudvalget 2009-10
Det Europæiske Råd 29-30/10-09 Bilag 3
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COUNCIL OF

THE EUROPEAN UNION

Brussels, 20 October 2009

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NOTE

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Subject:

Presidency

COREPER/Council

European Council (29 and 30 October 2009)

– Draft conclusions

The attached draft conclusions are presented by the Presidency with a view to their adoption by the

European Council on 29 and 30 October 2009.

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The meeting of the European Council was preceded by an exposé by the President of the

European Parliament, Mr Jerzy Buzek, followed by an exchange of views.

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I.

Institutional issues

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1. The European Council stresses the importance of ensuring a smooth entry into force of the

new Treaty, following ratification by all Member States. It takes note of the work conducted

as set out in the Presidency’s report (doc. XXX).

2. The European Council endorses the Presidency's report on guidelines for the European

External Action Service. It invites the future High Representative to present a proposal for

the setting up of the EEAS as soon as possible after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty

with a view to its adoption by the Council at the latest by the end of April 2010.

II.

Climate change

[p.m. to be completed after the Environmental Council]

III. Economic, financial and employment situation

3. The bold policy response to the economic and financial crisis is now starting to bear fruit.

The sharp decline in European economic activity is coming to a halt, with a stabilisation of

financial markets and an improvement in confidence. However, there is no room for

complacency. The incipient recovery needs close monitoring and the support by governments

and central banks should not be withdrawn until the recovery is fully secured.

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4. At the same time, in order to anchor expectations and reinforce confidence, it is necessary to

prepare a coordinated strategy for exiting from the broad-based stimulus policies, so that

fiscal consolidation in all EU Member States should start in 2011 at the latest and the

planned pace of the fiscal consolidation should go beyond the benchmark of 0.5% of GDP

per annum in most Member States. The European Council invites the Council and the

Commission to continue their work on exit strategies, based on the principles agreed by the

Council on 20 October 2009, and to report back on progress made to its December 2009

meeting.

5. As the employment situation in Europe can be expected to deteriorate further a continued

political commitment to support and maintain the attachment to the labour market through

active labour market policies is required. Managing the consequences of the crisis and

preventing high unemployment levels from becoming persistent while staying committed to

increasing long term labour supply will be necessary to ensure high employment levels and

sustainable public finances in the medium and long run. Labour market participation is a

prerequisite for economic growth, for the social and economic wellbeing of individuals and

for a more socially cohesive Europe. The European Union can contribute to these efforts by

promoting cooperation, coordination and mutual learning.

6. The European Council recalls its Conclusions from June 2009 as regards strengthening the

supervisory framework in the EU and notes that there was broad agreement in the Council on

20 October 2009 on the two legislative proposals on the establishment of the European

Systemic Risk Board for macro-prudential supervision. The European Council welcomes the

Conclusions of the Council and encourages the Presidency to initiate the process with the

European Parliament.

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7. Against this background, the European Council recognises the progress made thus far and

reiterates the importance of the swift continuation of the work on the establishment of the

European Supervisory Authorities for micro-prudential supervision, in order to reach a

general approach on these proposals. The European Council urges the Council, after further

political consideration, to come back in December 2009 with an agreement on a complete

package setting up a new supervisory structure in the EU.

8. The European Council calls for rapid progress to be made on the strengthening of the

regulatory framework for the prevention, management and resolution of financial crises and

on the development of a comprehensive EU-wide framework for closer policy coordination

on financial stability, in line with the roadmap agreed by the Council on 20 October 2009.

9. In this connection, the European Council welcomes the outcome of the G20 Pittsburgh

meeting, particularly as regards the preparation of a framework for strong, sustainable and

balanced growth and the commitment to take measures to strengthen the international

financial regulatory system, including reform of international standards for compensation. It

calls on the Council and the Commission to ensure thorough preparation by the European

Union of future G20 meetings.

10. The European Council welcomes the progress achieved with regard to energy infrastructures

and interconnections as well as crisis mechanisms since last January as set out in the report

presented by the Presidency (doc. 13068/1/09). It invites the actors concerned to implement

as a matter of urgency the next steps set out in that report.

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IV. EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

11. The European Council adopted the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and endorsed the

Council conclusions on the subject (doc. 13744/09). This Strategy constitutes an integrated

framework to address common challenges, i.a. the urgent environmental challenges related to

the Baltic Sea, and to contribute to the economic, social and territorial cohesion as well as the

competitiveness of the EU.

12. The European Council called upon all relevant actors to act speedily and ensure full

implementation of the Strategy, taking note of the novel approach and reiterating its role as

pilot case for future macro regional strategies. It called on the Commission to present a

progress report to the Council by June 2011.

V.

Illegal immigration

13. The European Council welcomes progress made on implementing the measures it identified

at its June meeting regarding irregular migration in the Mediterranean, in line with the

European Pact on Asylum and Migration and the EU Global Approach to Migration. It calls

for continued concerted action as many journeys still end in tragedy.

14. The European Council notes the launch of the pilot project for Malta and the concrete

solidarity showed by a number of Member States in the reallocation of beneficiaries of

international protection and urges more Member States to join. It also notes good progress on

the establishment of the European Asylum Support Office and reiterates that the office

should be established before the end of 2009. It furthermore notes ongoing work on the

enhancement of FRONTEX. It expresses its satisfaction with the reinforced dialogue on

migration between the EU and Turkey.

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15. A broad, forward-looking and comprehensive EU migration policy, in accordance with

international law, is the basis for sustainable medium- and long-term actions for migration

management. This will be reflected in the multi-annual Stockholm Programme, to be adopted

in December.

16. In this context the European Council:

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Calls for additional efforts on the realisation of the Common European Asylum

Policy, addressing the issue of internal secondary movements as well as the need for

tangible and effective solidarity with Member States under particular pressure;

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Calls for the enhancement of FRONTEX as well as progress in its development and

invites the Commission to present proposals to that end early 2010;

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Underlines the urgent need for developing common rules of engagement for joint

operations at sea with due regard to ensuring protection for those in need who travel

in mixed flows, as noted in relevant UNHCR guidelines;

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Invites the Commission and Member States to accelerate the implementation of the

Global Approach to Migration with emphasis to its strategic and effective

application, including the Regional Protection Programmes. In this context it will be

essential to secure effective use of all relevant existing financial instruments;

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Calls on the Presidency and the Commission to promote a dialogue with Libya on

managing migration and responding to irregular immigration, including cooperation

at sea.

VI. External relations

17. The European Council endorses the conclusions of the Council meeting of 27 October on

Afghanistan and Pakistan and welcomes the adoption of the plan for strengthened EU action

in the region. The European Council emphazises the importance of a strong and consolidated

EU response to the challenges facing the region.

[p.m. in view of a second round in the Afghan presidential election]

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