The ECOFIN Council takes place on 15 May 2012 in Brussels.

The EU is seeking an increasingly close relationship with Ukraine, going beyond co-operation, to gradual economic integration and a deepening of political co-operation. Ukraine is a priority partner country within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council takes place on 14 and 15 May in Brussels.

On 18 February 2008 the Council adopted a new European partnership with Albania and on 1 April 2009, the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) entered into force. Albania submitted its application for EU membership on 28 April 2009.

The Eurogroup meeting takes place on 14 May in Brussels.

The European Economic Area (EEA) was established on 1 January 1994 following an agreement between the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the European Union (EU).

The Foreign Affais Council takes place on 14 May in Brussels.

The Foreign Affairs Council (Developement) takes place on 14 May in Brussels.

Open Doors Day 2012 takes place in the Justus Lipsius building with the participation of Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the European Council.