Council of the European Union: The Overarching Post 2015 Agenda - Council conclusions

General Affairs Council meeting - Luxembourg, 25 June 2013

"The world has undergone enormous change in recent years, and is facing numerous interrelated global challenges; foremost are the eradication of poverty and achievement of sustainable development in all its three dimensions. The challenges are of such magnitude and complexity that they demand a global political commitment and coordinated and coherent action by all countries, at every level and across different policy areas, including addressing inequalities within and among countries. In this context, engaging in the wider post 2015 agenda including agreeing a post 2015 framework, is a high priority for the European Union (EU) and its Member States, which stand ready to engage in an open and constructive dialogue.

The Council of the European Union 2013

The Council of the European Union, also informally known as the EU Council, is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.