The European Council held on 16 and 17 December was above all marked by the historic decision to open talks on Turkey's accession to the EU (see EUROPE of 18 December, pages 3 to 6). The Council's Conclusions are published in our series EUROPE/Documents.
PRESIDENCY CONCLUSIONS
The meeting of the European Council was preceded by an exposé by the President of the European Parliament, Mr Josep Borrell, followed by an exchange of views. Subsequently the European Council held a meeting with...