Digital single market for Europe

The Council adopted conclusions addressing a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the EU digital strategy. The areas covered by the conclusions include:

• connectivity
• digital value chains
• eHealth
• data economy
• artificial intelligence
• digital platforms

The text also highlights the impact of the digital transformation on fighting the pandemic, and its critical role in the post-COVID-19 recovery. 

The digital transformation will not only help address the current health crisis, but will also be a key engine for economic recovery, green growth and the strategic autonomy of the EU. Oleg Butković, Croatian Minister for the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, presidency of the Council

• Shaping Europe’s digital future - Council adopts conclusions (press release, 9 June 2020)

The EU is introducing new rules which will provide businesses with a more transparent, fair and predictable online environment, as well as an efficient system for seeking compensation or repair.

The Council has adopted a regulation that addresses relations between online platforms and businesses.

Online platforms covered by the regulation include:

• online market places
• online software application stores and/or online social media

Online search engines are also included - irrespective of their place of establishment - provided they serve business users that are established within the EU and that they offer goods or services to consumers who are also located within the EU.

• EU introduces transparency obligations for online platforms (press release, 14/06/2019)

The Council adopted conclusions on the future of a highly digitised Europe beyond 2020. The related document is titled 'Boosting digital and economic competitiveness across the Union and digital cohesion'.

The conclusions highlight the main priorities and challenges for a strong, competitive, innovative and highly digitised Europe. They refer to:

• supporting innovation and encouraging key European digital technologies
• respecting ethical principles and values in artificial intelligence
• strengthening Europe's cybersecurity capacity
• improving e-skills
• developing the gigabit society, including 5G

They also underline the need to increase the number of women in the sector and to enable all vulnerable groups to reap the benefits of digitalisation - so that no one is left behind.

• Post-2020 digital policy - Council adopts conclusions (press release, 07/06/2019)

The EU is making a wealth of data held by the public sector more easily available for reuse as raw material for artificial intelligence, blockchain and other advanced digital technologies.

The Council today adopted new rules on open data and the reuse of public-sector data. This is expected to boost the EU data economy by:

• contributing to the development of a data-based society
• stimulating growth and the creation of jobs in all sectors of the economy

The legal act will now be published in the EU Official Journal. It will enter into force 20 days after publication. Member states will then have two years in which to incorporate its provisions into national law.

• EU stimulates digital innovation by increasing the availability of publicly funded data (press release, 06/06/2019)

The EU is updating its copyright rules to make them fit-for-purpose in today's digital environment.

In this sense, the Council adopted a directive that paves the way towards a true digital single market. The new rules ensure adequate protection for authors and artists, while opening up new possibilities for accessing and sharing copyright-protected content online throughout the European Union. 

The directive addresses a variety of issues, which can be grouped together under three categories:

• adaptation of copyright exceptions to the digital and cross-border environment 
• improvement of licensing practices to ensure wider access to creative content 
• a well-functioning marketplace for copyright

Following the signature and publication of the directive in the Official Journal of the EU, member states will have 24 months to transpose the new rules into their national law.

• EU adjusts copyright rules to the digital age (press release, 15/04/2019)

The EU is supporting the digitisation of its economies and societies by setting up a new funding programme for 2021 to 2027, Digital Europe. 

EU ambassadors confirmed the common understanding reached by the Romanian presidency and the European Parliament on the proposal. It aims to promote the wide roll-out and uptake of key digital technologies such as artificial intelligence applications and cybersecurity tools.

The common understanding excludes budget-related and other issues which are being discussed as part of the negotiations on the EU's next multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2021-2027. 

• Digital Europe programme: Coreper confirms agreement with Parliament (press release, 13/03/2019)

The EU is introducing new rules offering businesses a more transparent, fair and predictable online platform environment.

EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement reached on 13 February with the European Parliament on a draft regulation that addresses relations between online platforms and businesses.

The main goal of the regulation is to establish a legal framework that guarantees transparent terms and conditions for business users of online platforms.

• Increased transparency in doing business through online platforms (press release, 20/02/2019)

The EU is updating copyright rules to improve the rights of content creators, clarify the legal framework for content sharing platforms and facilitate e-education, among others. The Council's presidency has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament. 

• EU copyright rules adjusted to the digital age (press release, 14/02/2019)

Vast amounts of data held by the public sector, such as meteorological and environment data, will be more quickly and easily available for the creation of new products and services.

EU ambassadors confirmed the agreement between the Council presidency and the European Parliament on a reform which will modernise EU rules on the reuse of public-sector data. This will further stimulate digital innovation, especially in the field of artificial intelligence.

• EU boosts its data economy as Council approves deal on wider reuse of publicly funded data (06/02/2019, press release)

The EU has decided to revise its company law rules so that they remain fit for purpose in the digital age. The aim is to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and legal certainty through the use of digital tools.

The presidency of the Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a draft directive that will facilitate the use of online solutions in a company's contacts with public authorities throughout its lifecycle.

• EU company law adapted to the digital era (04/02/2019, press release)

The EU is increasing the availability and reuse of publicly funded data. This will significantly contribute to the competitiveness of the European data economy. It will also spur the development of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

The presidency reached a preliminary agreement with the European Parliament on new rules designed to:

• increase the supply of data to support the economy and modern data-based society
• promote the use of open data in the EU 

The preliminary agreement still needs to be approved by the Council.

• Wider reuse of public-sector data: presidency reaches provisional deal with Parliament (press release, 22/01/2019)

EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement on the reform of .eu governance rules. This deal which was reached by the Council presidency with the European Parliament on 5 December.

The .eu is the EU's top-level internet domain name under which any person, organisation or business based in the EU – and soon any European citizen living outside the EU as well – can register their own domain name. It is considered an essential building block for the European online identity.  

• EU's internet domain name .eu: Council approves agreement on updated governance (press release, 19/12/2018)

The EU is taking steps to make online TV and radio programmes more easily available throughout its territory. The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the future directive.

The directive will provide users in any EU member state with a wider choice of online TV and radio programmes originating in other EU countries. It will do so by facilitating the licensing of copyright-protected material contained in these programmes.

• Enhanced cross-border access to online content: EU agrees new rules (press release, 13/12/2018)

The EU is modernising company law rules in order to make them fit for purpose in the digital era.

Member state ambassadors agreed on new rules which will facilitate the use of digital tools and online processes in a company's contacts with public authorities throughout its lifecycle.

• Company law adapted to the digital era : Council position agreed (press release, 05/12/2018)

The EU is setting up a new funding programme, Digital Europe, to be launched in 2021 to support the digital transformation of Europe's societies and economies.

The Council agreed its position ('partial general approach') on the proposal which aims to increase large-scale deployment of key digital technologies and encourage their uptake. 

• Digital Europe programme: Council agrees its position (press release, 04/12/2018)

The EU is introducing new rules which will offer business users in the EU a more transparent, fair and predictable online platform environment. They will also bring an effective system for seeking compensation or repair. 

The proposed regulation is the first EU legislative act that addresses relations between online platforms and the businesses using them.

• Doing business through online platforms: Council agrees its position (press release, 29/11/2018)

The Council today signed off on the reform expected to bring down barriers to the free movement of non-personal data within the EU. 

The new rules are designed to boost the data economy and the development of emerging technologies such as cross-border autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. 

• Free flow of data: EU adopts new rules (press release, 09/11/2018)

The EU is making it easier to re-use data held by the public sector. EU ambassadors agreed on the Council's negotiating position on reforms contributing to wider EU efforts to increase the supply of data which will support the economy. 

For instance, the new rules will:

• encourage the development and uptake of new data-based technologies such as artificial intelligence 
• contribute to making open data more widely available in the EU

• EU to strengthen sharing of public sector data: Council agrees its position (press release, 07/11/2018)

The new EU rules will create a level playing field between traditional television and new services such as on-demand broadcasting. 

Video sharing platforms will for the first time be subject to rules ensuring that viewers, and in particular minors, will be better protected from violent or harmful content or hate speech. 

The Council adopted the new directive on 6 November. This is the final step in the legislative process.

• Less hate speech and more European content on video streaming services: Council adopts new EU rules (press release, 06/11/2018)

The agreed Council position aims to make the .eu domain more transparent while also extending the right of registration to EU citizens living outside the EU. 

In addition, this proposed revision would align with the general data protection regulation (GDPR). 

With its nearly 4 million registrations, the .eu top-level domain is one of the largest international country code top-level domains. It contributes to a safe and secure online environment and ensures a pan-European presence in the global digital marketplace.

• Updated rules for .eu top-level domain: Council agrees its stance (press release, 24/10/2018)
• General data protection regulation (background information)

The Council today adopted a regulation setting up a single digital gateway. This follows an agreement reached with the European Parliament in June.

The new gateway will provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem solving services to individuals and companies.

The single digital gateway will be an additional powerful tool available to individuals and businesses which are exercising their freedom of movement and establishment in another member state. Online access to information and procedures will become readily available to everyone on equal terms. Margarete Schramböck, Austrian Federal Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs

• Council adopts Single Digital Gateway regulation: better online access to information and procedures across the EU (press release, 27/09/2018)

EU ambassadors today endorsed an agreement to set up a single digital gateway which will provide access to online information on the EU internal market. The Bulgarian presidency of the Council and the European Parliament had previously reached this deal. 

The single digital gateway will act as a user-friendly entry point which will assist citizens and companies in finding information on topics such as work, retirement, study or business activities in another EU country.  

• Digital single gateway: easier access to online information and procedures (press release, 20/06/2018)

The Council reached an agreement on the draft directive aiming to adapt EU copyright rules to the digital environment.

This will serve as a mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament. 

The Council position focuses on aspects such as: 

• protection of press publications - by creating a new right which refers to online use  
• remuneration value gap - by achieving the right balance between the payments for authors and the profits of online platforms
• cooperation between right holders and content sharing providers - by regulating that such providers should get authorisation from right holders.  

The EU is bolstering e-commerce by making it easier for consumers and businesses to compare different delivery prices across the Union. Regulators will also have increased powers to monitor this complex market. The Council adopted the new rules following a provisional agreement with the European Parliament reached on 13 December 2017.

This marks the completion of another element of the EU's digital single market. 

"These rules will make information about different parcel delivery options - including track and trace services - more readily available." Ivaylo Moskovski, Bulgarian Minister for Transport, Information Technology and Communications

• Council adopts cross-border parcel delivery rules (press release, 12/04/2018)

The Council adopted a regulation to ban unjustified geo-blocking in the internal market.

Geo-blocking is a discriminatory practice that prevents online customers from accessing and purchasing products or services from a website based in another member state.

The new law will remove barriers to e-commerce by avoiding discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment.

• Geo-blocking: Council adopts regulation removing barriers to e-commerce (press release, 27/02/2018)

The European Union is developing new rules to allow non-personal data to move freely and easily across country borders.

EU ambassadors agreed on a mandate for the presidency to launch negotiations with the European Parliament on this proposal. It aims to boost the EU data economy by removing any unjustified restrictions on the geographical location for storing or processing data.

At the same time, the new law would ensure that authorities have access to data stored or processed in another member state so that they can carry out their duties.

In essence, the new rules will create a single market for data storage and processing services, such as cloud computing. 

• Removing barriers to free flow of data: Council agrees position (press release, 20/12/2017)

EU ambassadors today approved new rules to improve cross-border parcel delivery services by making tariffs more transparent and giving regulators more powers to monitor the market.

The presidency reached a provisional agreement on the draft regulation with the European Parliament on 13 December.

• Council endorses deal on cross-border parcel delivery services (press release, 20/12/2017)

EU ambassadors agreed today on the Council's position regarding a proposal to facilitate digital transmissions and retransmissions of TV and radio programmes in the internal market.

This position serves as a mandate for the Council to enter into negotiations with the European Parliament.

"Copyright rules can be complex and difficult to grasp, but our aim with this regulation is simple: to give people better access to radio and TV programmes from other countries. To achieve this, we need to make it easier for broadcasters to clear the necessary rights." Urmas Reinsalu, Minister of Justice of Estonia

The proposal aims to provide wider dissemination of TV and radio programmes originating in other EU member states for the benefit of users. This would be achieved by facilitating licensing of copyright protected material contained in such audio-visual programmes.

It this way, the EU would meet another key objective of the digital single market: to ensure improved online access to TV and radio programmes across the EU.

• Online cross-border TV and radio broadcasts: Council agrees negotiating stance (press release, 15/12/2017)

The Estonian presidency today reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on new rules to make cross-border parcel delivery tariffs more transparent. This initiative would also give regulators more powers to monitor the cross-border parcel delivery market.

More transparent cross-border delivery rates will encourage consumers to choose from a wider range of products and to buy more online. They will also offer new possibilities for retailers, especially for small businesses which do not have the bargaining power to negotiate better rates.

• Better cross-border parcel delivery services: Provisional deal (press release, 14/12/2017)

The Council adopted its position on setting up a single digital gateway which will provide online information, procedures and assistance to citizens and companies.

This position - a general approach - enables the start of negotiations with the European Parliament.

The single digital gateway will integrate several networks and services that have been established at national and EU level to assist citizens and businesses in their cross-border activities. These include: the European Consumer Centres, Your Europe Advice, SOLVIT, Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk, Europe Direct and Enterprise Europe Network.

"We have to make it easier for our people and companies to find the information they need, wherever in the EU they live, work or do business. Creating an online one-stop-shop is a convenient way to do that. It is a new step towards the cross-border digitalisation of public services and a further move towards making the digital Europe a reality." Kadri Simson, Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia

• Digital single gateway: Council to make access to information and services easier (press release, 30/11/2017)

The Council has adopted a regulation to bolster cooperation between EU national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.

Effective consumer protection needs to respond to the challenges of the digital economy and the development of cross-border retail trade in the EU. 

This is why the new regulation aims to modernise cooperation mechanisms in order to further reduce the harm caused to consumers by cross-border infringements to EU consumer law.

The new rules will help increase trust in e-commerce from citizens and companies. This revision of the existing consumer protection cooperation framework will also give more powers to national authorities, as part of the development of the digital single market.

• Council adopts regulation to strengthen EU-wide cooperation for consumer protection (press release, 30/11/2017)

The Estonian presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement to ban unjustified geo-blocking. 

The draft geo-blocking regulation, which needs to be adopted by the two institutions, aims to remove discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence and place of establishment.  

Geo-blocking is a discriminatory practice that prevents online customers from accessing and purchasing products or services from a website based in another member state.

• Geo-blocking: Agreement on removing barriers to e-commerce (press release, 29/11/2017)

The ministers stressed the need for all EU countries to make the necessary resources and investment available to address cyber security. They also welcomed a series of concrete plans such as:

• setting up a network of cyber security competence centres across the EU
• introducing a European cyber security certification framework
• providing the necessary law enforcement tools to tackle cyber crime
• developing a coordinated EU-level response to large-scale cyber incidents

The Council also highlighted the important connection between trust in digital Europe and achieving cyber resilience across the EU.

• EU to beef up cyber security (press release, 20/11/2017)
• General Affairs Council, 20/11/2017

The first electronic signing of an EU legislative act took place on 25 October, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. EP President Antonio Tajani and Matti Maasikas, of the Estonian Presidency of the Council, signed electronically the revised regulation on security of gas supply, paving the way for its entry into force.

This ceremony shows that the EU institutions are working together to make digital transformation a reality. It demonstrates the EU's commitment to implementing "eIDAS", the EU-wide regulation which provides for a predictable regulatory environment to enable secure and seamless electronic interactions between businesses, citizens and public authorities.

"I am convinced that this is the way we will soon sign all our legal acts, simply because it makes sense. E-signature saves paper, time and money." Matti Maasikas, Estonian Presidency of the Council

• First e-signature of EU legislation (press release, 25/10/2017)

The Telecommunications Council committed to speed up work on the EU digital single market in order to ensure the completion of the strategy by end of 2018. 

As part of this process, ministers set the objective to reach agreements - by the end of 2017 - on three important initiatives: geo-blocking, audiovisual media and parcel delivery. 

• Telecommunications Council, 24/10/2017

The European Council stressed that it is "ready to do what it takes for Europe to go digital", building on the conclusions of the Tallinn Digital Summit of 29 September.

Leaders examined how the EU can seize the opportunities and address the challenges posed by digitalisation. They agreed on a series of priorities such as:

• bringing governments and public sectors fully into the digital age
• completing the digital single market strategy by the end of 2018
• building a first rate infrastructure and communications network
• adopting a common approach to cyber security
• stepping up efforts to combat terrorism and online crime
• achieving an effective and fair taxation system fit for the digital era.

• European Council, 19-20/10/2017
• European Council conclusions, 19/10/2017

The Council gave the final go-ahead for the EU to sponsor free wireless internet access points in public places.

Under the new scheme, called WiFi4EU, an easily recognisable multilingual portal will provide access to a secure high-speed connection in at least 6000 local communities across the EU - by 2020. Urve Palo, Minister for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology of Estonia, said: 

"The WiFi4EU scheme will make high-quality internet more accessible for many citizens. It will give local municipalities, libraries and other public bodies the opportunity to promote their digital services."

The first call for projects is expected to be launched towards the end of the year or in early 2018. 

Total EU funding for the scheme could reach €120 million by 2019. 

• Free WiFi4EU internet hotspots: final go-ahead (press release, 09/10/2017)

EU leaders gathered at the Tallinn Digital Summit to discuss the road ahead in meeting the priorities set by the EU digital single market strategy. 

European Council President Donald Tusk described it as 'a very special event for the future of Europe'. Donald Tusk added that the Tallinn discussions will be used a basis for the conclusions of the October European Council.

We held this summit because Europe must use the opportunities created by huge advances, in everything from robotics to artificial intelligence. We need to actively shape our future and manage the risks posed by the digital revolution to our societies and democracies. Donald Tusk, European Council President

• Tallinn Digital Summit: Remarks by European Council President Donald Tusk (press release, 29/09/2017)

The European Council highlighted the overarching importance of an ambitious digital vision for Europe's society and economy. In view of the Tallinn Digital Summit from 29 September, the EU leaders called for the full implementation of the digital single market strategy: 

"A holistic approach to digital is necessary to face up to the challenges of and use the opportunities flowing from the 4th industrial revolution."

EU leaders also welcomed the European Commission's intention to review the cyber security strategy and to propose further action before the end of the year. 

• European Council conclusions, 22-23 June 2017
• European Council, 22-23/06/2017

The Maltese presidency reached a preliminary agreement with the European Parliament to strengthen cooperation between EU national authorities on enforcement of consumer protection laws.

The main topics involved:

• fight against cross-border infringements - the review of the existing consumer protection cooperation will give more powers to national authorities
• consumer trust in e-commerce - public enforcement authorities to increase harmonisation and set effective cooperation
• modernise consumer protection - the related May 2016 Commission proposal included a reform of cross-border parcel deliveries. 

Trust in e-commerce by citizens and companies is an essential condition for making the digital single market more attractive and dynamic. The safeguarding of consumers' rights and interests will be better preserved. Chris Cardona, the Maltese Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business

• Consumer protection in the digital age (press release, 21/06/2017)

As of 15 June 2017, roaming charges no longer apply in the European Union. The feat was described as 'a true European success story' in a joint statement issued by the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament and the European Commission. 

From now on, citizens who travel within the EU will be able to call, text and connect on their mobile devices at the same price as they pay at home. Eliminating roaming charges is one of the greatest and most tangible successes of the EU. The end of roaming charges is at the foundation of the EU's Digital Single Market and is another step towards building a united and sustainable European digital society, accessible for all our citizens. Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta on behalf of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission

• End of roaming charges in the EU (press release, 14/06/2017)

The Maltese presidency reached an agreement with the European Parliament on an EU-sponsored scheme, 'WiFi4EU', to promote free internet in town halls, hospitals, parks and other public places.

Under the scheme, municipalities, libraries, hospitals and other public bodies will be able to apply for funding for the installation of local wireless access points using simple administrative procedures. Simple funding tools such as vouchers will be provided to cover up to 100% of the eligible costs. The public body itself will be responsible for maintaining the connection for at least three years. 

The objective is to have the scheme's budget agreed and the technical work finalised in time to have the scheme in place by the end of 2017.

WiFi4EU will make fast internet available to many citizens who otherwise might not have the chance to experience high-quality connectivity. Emmanuel Mallia, the Maltese Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy

• EU to launch free WiFi4EU hotspots (press release, 29/05/2017)

The Competitiveness Council agreed on a draft regulation to ban unjustified geo-blocking between member states. The main objective of the proposal is to prevent discrimination for consumers and companies on access to prices, sales or payment conditions when buying products and services in another EU country.

Once the European Parliament agrees its position, negotiations will start between the Council, the Parliament and the Commission.

• Geo-blocking: Council to remove e-commerce barriers (press release, 28/11/2017)

The European Council conclusions called on the ministers to report annually on progress in deepening the single market, including its digital agenda, starting in June 2017.

The next monitoring review by EU leaders was scheduled at the EU summit in June 2018.

• European Council, 28-29/06/2016

The general data protection regulation entered into force and will apply from 25 May 2018. The new regulation provides a specific legal basis for the protection of personal data, recognised in the 2009 Lisbon Treaty as a fundamental right under EU law.

The data protection reform responds to the rapid technological developments in the flow and sharing of data by establishing the rights, obligations and compliance rules for individuals and entities involved in data processing.

On 5 May 2016, the directive on protecting personal data processed for the purpose of criminal law enforcement also entered into force. Member states have until 6 May 2018 to translate the directive into national law.

This directive answers a growing need of authorities in member states to process and exchange data as part of the fight against transnational crime and terrorism. It therefore aims to protect the rights of individuals while guaranteeing a high level of public security. 

These changes are meant to update the rules of the 1995 data protection directive and the 2008 framework decision on data protection in judicial and police cooperation.

• Reform of data protection

EU leaders showed their support for the digital single market strategy and said it should be used to promote inclusive growth in all EU regions. They urged action to tackle market fragmentation, build necessary digital infrastructure and promote the digitisation of European industry.

EU leaders also called for a rapid adoption of new rules for telecoms, cyber security and data protection.

Telecoms ministers discussed the digital single market strategy at a meeting of the TTE Council on 11-12 June 2015. They welcomed its objectives and reiterated the importance of a digitised economy to promote jobs and growth and boost the EU's competitiveness.

Issues highlighted by ministers included:

• the role of digitisation in stimulating entrepreneurship and SME growth
• the need to enhance cyber security and build trust in e-services
• the need for better infrastructure and improved broadband access for all citizens
• a need to make parcel delivery pricing more transparent across the EU

Ministers also underlined that there should be good coordination on national level to ensure that the strategy is effectively implemented. 

• Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 11-12/06/2015

Competitiveness ministers underlined the importance of a number of initiatives under the digital single market strategy. They emphasised fit-for-purpose copyright rules, updating e-commerce rules, and boosting consumer confidence, awareness and protection.

The ministers also insisted on the need for action to reinforce digital skills and data protection rules. 

They identified a series of priorities:

• creating the right conditions for small and medium-sized businesses, especially start-ups
• promoting the digitisation of European industry
• applying and extending e-governance in public administrations
• increasing investments in digital infrastructure and networks
• assessing the impact of fiscal rules on digital tools
• considering the 'digital by default' principles for all new EU legislation.

• Competitiveness Council, 28-29/05/2015

Culture ministers discussed the audiovisual aspects of the digital single market strategy. They supported the cross-border portability of content, the fight against illegal content and the need to find the right balance on copyright. 

Ministers agreed that the existing audiovisual media services directive should be adapted to technological changes. This review should:

• guarantee media freedom and promotion of cultural diversity
• keep the country of origin principle (each provider of audiovisual media services comes under the jurisdiction of only one member state)
• streamline the procedure member states follow when they are the target of unacceptable content coming from another member state.

• Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council, 18-19/05/2015