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Det Europæiske Råd 28-29/6-18 Bilag 13
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European Council

Brussels, 29 June 2018

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General Secretariat of the Council

Delegations

European Council (Art. 50) meeting (29 June 2018)

– Conclusions

Delegations

will find attached the conclusions adopted by the European Council (Art. 50) at the

above meeting.

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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Conclusions – 29 June 2018

In light of the state of play presented by the Union negotiator, the European Council

welcomes the further progress made on parts of the legal text of the Withdrawal Agreement.

The European Council takes note, however, that other important aspects still need to be

agreed, including the territorial application of the Withdrawal Agreement, notably as regards

Gibraltar.

The European Council expresses its concern that no substantial progress has yet been

achieved on agreeing a backstop solution for Ireland/Northern Ireland. It recalls the

commitments undertaken by the UK in this respect in December 2017 and March 2018, and

insists on the need for intensified efforts so that the Withdrawal Agreement, including its

provisions on transition, can be concluded as soon as possible in order to come into effect on

the date of withdrawal. It recalls that negotiations can only progress as long as all

commitments undertaken so far are respected in full.

Work must also be accelerated with a view to preparing a political declaration on the

framework for the future relationship. This requires further clarity as well as realistic and

workable proposals from the UK as regards its position on the future relationship. The

European Council reconfirms the principles set out in its guidelines and the position defined

in March 2018. The European Council recalls that if the UK positions were to evolve, the

Union will be prepared to reconsider its offer in accordance with the principles stated in the

guidelines of 29 April and 15 December 2017 as well as of 23 March 2018.

The European Council renews its call upon Member States, Union institutions and all

stakeholders to step up their work on preparedness at all levels and for all outcomes.

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