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EUCO XT 20006/18
EN
European Council
Brussels, 29 June 2018
(OR. en)
EUCO XT 20006/18
BXT 51
CO EUR 12
CONCL 4
NOTE
From: General Secretariat of the Council
To: Delegations
Subject: European Council (Art. 50) meeting (29 June 2018)
– Conclusions
Delegations1 will find attached the conclusions adopted by the European Council (Art. 50) at the
above meeting.
1 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.
Conclusions – 29 June 2018
EUCO XT 20006/18 1
EN
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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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29 euco-art50-conclusions-en

  • 1. EUCO XT 20006/18 EN European Council Brussels, 29 June 2018 (OR. en) EUCO XT 20006/18 BXT 51 CO EUR 12 CONCL 4 NOTE From: General Secretariat of the Council To: Delegations Subject: European Council (Art. 50) meeting (29 June 2018) – Conclusions Delegations1 will find attached the conclusions adopted by the European Council (Art. 50) at the above meeting. 1 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.
  • 2. Conclusions – 29 June 2018 EUCO XT 20006/18 1 EN 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.