The European Union and the region of Kaliningrad

The Council adopted the following conclusions on Kaliningrad: - in the framework of the joint statement issued by the EU-Russia Summit, the Council takes note of the strengthening of our strategic association with the Russian Federation. In connection with the situation of the Russian region of Kaliningrad after the enlargement of the European Union and, more particularly, with regard to the movement and transit of persons between Kaliningrad and the rest of the Russian Federation, the Council instructs the Permanent Representatives Committee and the Commission to continue their efforts, exploring the options available under the acquis for arriving at a satisfactory solution. This exercise must be conducted in close collaboration with Lithuania and Poland, taking account of the legal and practical consequences of enlargement.�