State Secretary for European Affairs Andreja Metelko-Zgombić 27 February in Brussels attended meetings of the General Affairs Council (GAC) and GAC Art. 50 UEU.
In the capacity of Council of the EU presiding country, Bulgaria presented its priorities. Member states discussed draft agenda with comments regarding the European Council meeting scheduled for 22-23 March 2018.
The European Commission presented its reasoned proposal under Article 7(1) TEU concerning the rule of law in Poland.
The GAC Art. 50 was informed by the EU Brexit Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier about the latest developments in the negotiations with the UK.
Member states expressed support for Barnier’s work, underlining the importance of keeping the unity.