The 26th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed the accession negotiations on Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks). In the current geopolitical context, enlargement is, more than ever, a geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability and prosperity. I am pleased to see that another chapter of negotiations with Montenegro is being closed today, at […]
Cyprus Presidency includes focus on effective migration management and ProtectEU
Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 January to 30 June 2026. Under the slogan “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World,” the Presidency focuses on 5 overarching priorities: Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness Autonomy through Competitiveness Open to the World, Autonomous An Autonomous Union of Values that Leaves […]
Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU – some facts about the country.
On 1 January 2025, Poland took over the presidency of the Council of the EU. The presidency rotates among EU countries every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the consistency of the EU’s work. On this occasion, Eurostat publishes some information and statistics […]
Priorities of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union
Belgium holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2024, from 1 January to 30 June. Here are the six priorities of the Belgian presidency for this semester. Defending rule of law, democracy, and unity The European Union is based on the respect for fundamental rights, the rule […]
Council debates EU long-term budget
EU’s long-term budget The Council held a policy debate on the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, proposed by the Commission on 20 June 2023. The Commission presented the package to the Council. Ministers provided their initial comments on its main elements: the creation of a Ukraine facility for 2024-2027 the proposed additional […]
President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in Madrid
President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Madrid today, Monday, together with the other European Commissioners, to participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. They will first visit the Galería de las Colecciones Reales and will be received by Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and members […]
The European Union’s tribute to President Sassoli
The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, passed away on 11 January. A Member of the European Parliament since 2009, he was elected President of the House in July 2019, for the first half of the current legislature. President Sassoli took extraordinary measures to enable the European Parliament to continue to function and fulfil […]
Europe strengthens patient involvement in cancer research
Trio Presidency partners Slovenia, Portugal and Germany adopt joint Principles of Successful Patient Involvement in Cancer Research. Simona Kustec, the Slovenian Minister of Education, Science and Sport stated: “We are expanding and transforming the boundaries of field of cancer research by emphasizing the successful engagement of cancer patients, survivors and their families into cancer research. […]
What Slovenian MEPs expect from their country’s presidency
Slovenia took over the rotating presidency of the Council on 1 July. Find out what Slovenian MEPs expect during their country’s turn at the helm. Slovenia took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Portugal. The focus is on facilitating the EU’s recovery and making it more resilient. On 6 July, […]