■ Opening of negotiations with Iceland
The Council adopted the General EU Position, including the Negotiating Framework, with a view to the opening of accession negotiations with Iceland.


■ Council establishes the European External Action Service
The Council adopted a decision today establishing the European External Action Service (EEAS) and setting out its organisation and functioning.

European Council

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  • Foreign Affairs

    3029th Council meeting - Brussels, 26 and 27 July 2010

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  • General Affairs

    3028th Council meeting - Brussels, 26 July 2010

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  • Economic and Financial Affairs

    3027th Council meeting - Brussels, 13 July 2010

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