Göteborg European Council: Presidency Conclusions

The European Council met in Göteborg on 15 and 16 June to issue political guidance for the Union. It:

- confirmed the breakthroughs in the negotiations and agreed on the framework for the successful completion of the enlargement, and took forward the debate on the future of the Union;

- agreed on a strategy for sustainable development and added an environmental dimension to the Lisbon process for employment, economic reform and social cohesion;

- provided guidance for economic policy to sustain growth and encourage structural reforms;

- manifested its resolve to act jointly in current crises, particularly the Middle East and the Western Balkans.

More information:
- Presidency Conclusions (Göteborg European Council)

Date of publication: 18/06/2001

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